Position Summary: The Driver / DSP are responsible for operating ASC vehicles designed with wheelchair lifts and seats to safely transport passengers with developmental disabilities in a safe, courteous and professional manner.
Areas of Responsibility as Driver:
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Safely transport individuals according to pre-determined schedule.
- Provide transportation from an individual’s residence/day program to appointments or community integration outings.
- Operate wheelchair lift and assist individuals in boarding, riding and offboarding in a safe manner; Fasten wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion.
- Refer to and implement route maps, GPS, time schedules, and instructions for trips.
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Adhere to all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations, and ASC policies and procedures at all times.
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Maintain, support and promote a safe environment while transporting individuals; Safeguard the welfare of the individuals and uphold their rights at all times.
- Performs other related duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
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Serves as DSP to fill in needs within home, as necessary.
- Reporting and Recordkeeping
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Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle following the Daily Vehicle Checklist; Perform safety checks of equipment, seat belts, lifts, etc.
- Ensure the vehicle’s interior and exteriors are clean at all times. Remove trash daily.
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Promptly report repair and maintenance issues and other problems to the Fleet Coordinator; Follow-up as needed.
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Complete trip logs during each route and at the end of each day.
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Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity.
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Immediately report traffic incidents and/or accidents to the appropriate authorities and ASC management; Provide assistance in controlling accident or incident scenes.
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Write reports and complete forms, including, but not limited to accident, incident and motor coach discrepancy reports, run sheets, mileage and gas records, and passenger counts.
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Inform the nurse on duty of any illness or injury to individuals.
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Participate in employee meetings and mandatory training classes, including but not limited to safety and AHCA training, as required.
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Delivers high quality resident care to individuals according to agency regulations and ASC’s best practices.
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Feeds, bathes, provides grooming to residents - promotes self-care, encouraging residents to do as much for themselves as possible, promoting more independence during routines of daily living.
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Checks (and changes as necessary) assigned individuals every two hours, takes individuals on toileting programs to bathroom on schedule, and/or reminds individuals who toilet independently to go to the restroom, if needed.
- Uses appropriate lifting techniques at all times; wears lifting belt and uses Hoyer Lift with assistance from other staff.
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Monitors physical condition for signs of illness or dysfunction that may need nursing intervention and promptly reports resident accidents, illness and/or other medical concerns to the nurse immediately.
- Assists nurses with tasks as necessary following doctor’s orders.
- Periodically conducts inventories of each individual’s clothing, hygiene and supplies; Submits replenishment list and completes shopping as needed to maintain adequate levels; Completes/updates resident inventory logs as directed.
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Delivers high quality services in support of the physical, social, and psychological well-being of ICF residents according to agency regulations and ASC’s best practices.
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Provides physical management, nutritional management, PT/OT and behavioral services in a timely manner according to plan; Ensures that shooting Star Day Program schedules are followed as written, if applicable; Implements activities to meet each resident’s habilitation and support plan; Advocates for change/removal of goals when appropriate.
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Follows mealtime and physical management plans; Reports concerns to supervisor.
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Helps develop activities and situations within the ICF or group home which encourage interaction among residents. Physical intervention may be required if residents need assistance.
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Accompanies individuals on field trips, excursions, community integration and recreational activities and to ADT, medical appointments, shopping, church, etc. Transports individuals using an ASC van as assigned.
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Participates in resident-related meetings (at least one per quarter) and behavior management, shift and house meetings.
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Performs other duties as assigned in response to the needs of individuals, the organization and/or programs.
- Reporting and Recordkeeping
- Ensures that required documentation is accurately completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to: reports, data sheets, log books, evaluations, disciplinary warnings, incident reports, house inspections, OJT checklists, etc.
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Accurately and promptly documents each individual’s progress according to their plan, agency regulations and ASC best practices.
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Accurately completes daily care and I/O sheets by the end of each shift for assigned individuals.
- Records seizures on seizure sheet accurately.
- Documents observations of individual behavior, specific as to what individual did and events which influenced individual response, when appropriate.
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Promptly reports unusual incidents and workplace accidents/injuries in a timely manner using the Incident Report form.
- Obtains the required training to meet the agency requirements and ASC’s policies.
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Participates in training and in-services when offered/required; Obtains re-certifications as necessary.
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Pursues professional growth by making use of professional development opportunities that would enhance Ann Storck Center’s programs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Must be at least 22 years of age and insurable by ASC’s insurance carrier; valid Florida Motor Vehicle license and automobile insurance with good driving record.
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Knowledge of state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of vehicles; vehicle safety rules and regulation.
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Ability to safely operate ASC vehicles and equipment efficiently.
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Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities and three (3) years of driving experience.
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One year of verifiable experience as a home health aide, caregiver, nursing assistant or other care professional and experience working with challenging behaviors, preferred.
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively and follow driving directions.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Primary duties are operating ASC vehicles to transport individuals. As DSP in an ICF home environment with moderate noise levels. First or second shift; Weekends, holidays and overtime may be required. Position is categorized as essential personnel for the purposes of providing disaster services.
