Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Driver reports to the Center Manager. This position, under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, will be responsible for safely providing transportation services to PACE participants.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicle operation is conducted in a safe manner and all state motor vehicle operator regulations are fulfilled
• Actively monitor safety precautions when driving to ensure participant safety
• Perform safety checks of vehicles as required and ensure vehicle is properly maintained
• Ensure safe escort and care of participants at all times
• Provide basic life saving measures to participants in the event of emergency
• Assist participants with safely entering and exiting vehicle

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required. Driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.
• Experience: Previous experience with transporting the elderly population, required. Previous direct patient care experience, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of work time sitting while operating a motor vehicle. This position will spend 20% of work time standing and/or walking frequent short distances and pushing, pulling and/or lifting 50lbs. This position may be exposed to bodily fluids. This position must possess the ability to work independently and effectively with the geriatric population, including those individuals with a diverse ethnic and cultural background.