Company:
Miami Jewish Health
Location: Miami
Closing Date: 23/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team .
Job Title : Driver
Job Summary
Provides off campus transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJHS satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.
Essential Job Functions
•Transports persons to and from MJH and other locations
•Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise
•Maintains vehicles in standard working condition and clean. Reports any needs for maintenance immediately
•Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs
•Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol
•Performs courier and banking functions as needed
•Follows all department safety policies and procedures at all times
•Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary
Job Requirements
Education:
•High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:
•Two years' experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred
•One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers
Licenses/Certifications:
•Current Florida Commercial Driver's License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
•CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
Abilities Required
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Knowledge of Dade County streets
•Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
•Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
•Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
•Operates equipment to assist disabled persons
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions:
•Heavy lifting and pushing of wheelchairs
•Outside environmental conditions
Infectious Material Exposure:
•Possible exposure to blood/ body fluids/ tissues
Physical Capability Test
•Must be able to pass a physical capability test upon hire
Organizational Expectations
•Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
•Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
•Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
•Demonstrates excellent communication skills
•Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
•Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
•Able to speak, read and write English
•Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
•Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
•Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
•Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team .
Job Title : Driver
Job Summary
Provides off campus transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJHS satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.
Essential Job Functions
•Transports persons to and from MJH and other locations
•Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise
•Maintains vehicles in standard working condition and clean. Reports any needs for maintenance immediately
•Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs
•Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol
•Performs courier and banking functions as needed
•Follows all department safety policies and procedures at all times
•Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary
Job Requirements
Education:
•High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:
•Two years' experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred
•One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers
Licenses/Certifications:
•Current Florida Commercial Driver's License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
•CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
Abilities Required
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Knowledge of Dade County streets
•Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
•Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
•Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
•Operates equipment to assist disabled persons
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions:
•Heavy lifting and pushing of wheelchairs
•Outside environmental conditions
Infectious Material Exposure:
•Possible exposure to blood/ body fluids/ tissues
Physical Capability Test
•Must be able to pass a physical capability test upon hire
Organizational Expectations
•Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
•Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
•Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
•Demonstrates excellent communication skills
•Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
•Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
•Able to speak, read and write English
•Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
•Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
•Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
•Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .
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