CDL Driver Program Assistant-Bilingual in Spanish Required

The CDL Driver Program Assistant, ADH (“Driver PA”) provides safe, reliable transportation services between clients’ homes, day centers and to/from appointments as needed; and coordinates with the transportation supervisor and clinical team. The CDL Driver PA drives clients and staff to events and outings as directed, and offers safety assistance when boarding and off-loading at all destinations. In the capacity as a Program Assistant, additional responsibilities will include participation at the day center to facilitate activities, meals and care as needed.

Transportation

• Provides safe transportation of clients between home and day center, as well as to/from appointments and program activity locations

o Operates the vehicle in a defensive, safe and courteous manner at all times, including in adverse weather conditions

o Obeys all speed limits and local and state traffic laws

o Operates a two-way radio to maintain communication with dispatcher

o Notifies dispatcher if a member is not home upon arrival (or pick-up) and if a member cannot be returned home due to absence of required supervision

o Maintains daily time log

• Assists adult day services members from door to vehicle, when necessary, and in and out of the vehicle at all times

o Ensures passengers are wearing seat belts whenever the vehicle is in motion

o Lifts and transfers members as needed using proper body mechanics and assistance

o Operates a wheelchair lift, when necessary

• Responsible for the vehicle maintenance

o Conducts daily vehicle inspection using cheek list and informs supervisor of any problems

o Maintains vehicle interior

o Ensures the vehicle is serviced per scheduled maintenance plan

o Notifies supervisor in the event vehicle requires emergency service or repairs

Participant’s Care and Safety

• Assists participants in with activities of daily living, including basic personal care, and attending to medical appointments, etc.

o Assists in monitoring clients during breaks and lunchtime, including behavioral concerns, bathroom assistance and general assistance as needed.

o Manages physical transfer of participants by following training guidelines

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Interacts with participants in an empathetic, respectful, caring, and dignified manner

Programs, Recreation and Activities

• Assists in the implementation of social, recreational and educational programs, including encouraging social interactions among members

o Assists participants through participation in activities

• Accompanies participants in scheduled activities, appointments or others as designated

• Completes necessary documentation, reports, etc. in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner

• Attends staff meetings, conferences, in-services training as assigned by supervisor

o Successfully completes mandatory training

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent and at least 21 years of age

• Prior van driving experience preferred
• Experience in transporting seniors or disabled persons preferred

• Minimum one year experience in providing services to a special needs population, preferably with the elderly

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Current valid Driver’s License required

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement required

• All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes