Lead Driver Therapy Technician
Lead Driver Therapy Technician
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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides worldclass clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multitrauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit onsite allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with coworkers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12 of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
Basic Driver/ Recreation Therapy Technician Duties:
Assist in the process of training new vehicle drivers in safe practices.
Assist in the process of training new staff in basic community wheelchair skills.
Lead safe patient loading/unloading safety restraint/wheelchair securement and transportation of patients in Shepherd Center vehicles.
Assist clinical staff with patient care in the community to include but not limited to assistance with patient bladder care feeding transfers personal hygiene mobility and selfadvocacy.
Assist clinical staff with patient goal carryover incenter by independently implementing leisure skill sessions with patients as directed by referring clinician.
Provide assistance and carry out assigned duties throughout the planning and implementation process of special events and programming to include but not limited to mailings purchasing supplies assembling resource packets making phone calls and working the day of events.
Maintain contacts with communitybased resources and communicate with staff regarding knowledge of accessibility for community reintegration outings(communitybased relationships equipment resources and vehicle maintenance resources).
Clean and assist with basic upkeep of designated Shepherd Center vehicles including vans buses watercraft and trailers.
Assist clinical staff as needed with administrative duties such as resource/equipment/supply gathering etc. in preparation for patient sessions/groups.
Other duties as assigned to help support the program.
Lead Driver/Recreation Therapy Duties:
In addition to current duties as a basic driver tech the Lead Driver/Recreation Therapy Tech would:
Manage and schedule all transportation/driver requests.
Schedule drivers/vehicles for all standing outings.
Schedule drivers/vehicles for monthly evening outings.
Manage maintenance schedule for all vehicles and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs as needed/appropriate.
Coordinate all emissions testing for vans and the 2 therapy training vehicles.
Manage active vehicle availability in ServiceNow as vehicles are removed or returned to service.
Manage the 2 therapy training vehicles in the parking deck ensuring they are driven enough to maintain battery charge. Coordinate with SCI manager who communicates with staff.
Orient and mentor new driver/techs.
Orient and train all new PT OT SLP Respiratory and Rec T staff for tie downs vehicle lift safety & operation and general vehicle safety.
Coordinate and lead the lift and tie down check off for all staff competencies annually.
Coordinate and complete all new driver competency training for all identified staff.
Maintain list of approved drivers (and on which vehicles) to assist with scheduling.
Work with supervisor to determine driver/tech inservice needs and schedule as appropriate.
Coordinate and submit check requests for outings which require cash (airport Aquarium swims etc..
May assist PTs with an open airway on community outings.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
BLS within ninety 90 days of start date.
Valid Georgia Drivers License with clean driving record
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Experience driving large vehicles preferred
Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Experience in a hospital setting.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent communication and Organizational Skills.
Must be able to work without direct supervision.
Strong organizational customer service and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Uses body tools or special devices to safely effectively and efficiently to move guide or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
