Courtesy Driver

Location:

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Varied Shifts: 80 hours 2 weeks

day\evening/ weekend and holiday rotation

Prior driving experience preferred.

Very physical position please take note when applying.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview
Accountable for the transportation of patients, residents, or tenants to and from predetermined pick-up points.

What you will do

• Safely transports patients, residents, or tenants to and from appointments and assists with efficient schedule. workflow.
• Assists patients in and out of transport van.
• Operates vehicle in a safe manner following all traffic laws and makes sure the vehicle is locked after parking it in the designated area at the end of the scheduled shift.
• Examines schedules to determine the length of time needed for loading, driving to the site(s), parking considerations, and set-up.
• Ensures the vehicle is filled with gas and oil, and maintains records on a daily log, completes daily mileage records.
• Ensures vehicle is clean, clutter free, and presents professional appearance.
• Reports any maintenance needs to Security and takes an active role in scheduling maintenance for vehicles.
• Accurately tracks and reports necessary route information to Supervisor.

Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Drivers License - Licensing Board
• Less than 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.