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Under the supervision of, and reporting to, the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor, is responsible for providing safe demand response transportation dispatched for door-to-door service for the elderly and/or disabled persons residing in Calumet County. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Safely transports elderly and/or disabled persons door to door to medical, nutrition, shopping, and human services resources according to an assigned schedule. Services the van by performing the following tasks: checks the condition of the van prior to the trip by recording any mechanical defects, using the pre-trip inspection form; checks oil and tires; fuels; and maintains a clean vehicle. Notifies passengers they must secure their seatbelt. Operates wheelchair lift equipment and secures passenger's wheelchair to restraining device to stabilize wheelchair, according to directions. Physically assists disabled and passengers requiring personal care into and out of vehicle and to and from their doors. Keeps a log of passengers, destination and nature of trips. Reports any injury to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor on the same day of the incident. Reports all accidents to the police and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor. Operates cell phone to communicate with Aging and Disability Resource Center staff. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
