Medical Transportation Specialist at Hands Of Heartland – Bellevue, Nebraska

Job Summary

The Medical Transportation Specialist (MTS) works with individuals with developmental disabilities by taking them to appointments, delivering medications to group homes or day sites, and picking up prescriptions from pharmacies. The MTS will transport individuals to and from their medical appointments in Omaha, Bellevue, and Council Bluffs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere for the people we support.
• Provide services to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities, which may include:
  1. Supporting personal goals
  2. Facilitating activities that provide people with socialization and connections to the community
  3. Engaging participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities
  4. Transporting individuals to appointments, community outings, or other destination
  5. Listening to medical provider at individual's appointments and relaying message to HOH nurse by end of day
  6. Assisting with activities of daily living, such as, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
  7. Reinforcing therapies, including speech, behavioral support, and physical therapy
  8. Administering medications and other medical treatment as delegated by an HOH nurse
  9. Maintaining knowledge of each person’s specialized needs
• Ensure each individuals’ rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms
• Keep day center interior and exterior clean, organized, and tidy.
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Experience & Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record
• Current automobile insurance
• Ability to pass registry and background checks
• Must be able to push and maneuver individuals in wheelchairs