Description
Fern Park Developmental Center is searching for a Medical Transporter to provide assistance to our residents while at medical appointments. This position will serve as an integral member of the Program and Medical Teams and will assist with the day-to-day activities of the facility. The hours will vary throughout Monday-Wednesday, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, depending on the appointments scheduled. When not engaged in primary duties, the employee may be required to support residential operations by assisting Direct Support Professionals with the care and well-being of residents.
Responsibilities
• Assures the Individual(s) are prepared for appointments and transports them in a safe, effective manner in accordance with
any physical management plans to appointments at the designated date and time.
• Assures that all necessary medical records, paperwork and forms accompany the individual to all appointments.
• Communicates with the medical staff at the appointment to provide required information.
• Upon return to the facility, reports information from appointment to the appropriate medical staff and submits all medical
forms from appointment to Health Services Specialist or assigned staff.
• Communicates regularly with the HSD and other appropriate staff regarding an Individual's problems or progress.
• Assists and supports individuals in performing daily living functions in all areas that require individual personal assistance.
• Assist and supports individuals in all housekeeping duties.
• Monitor individuals and the surroundings for appropriate safety and health care practices.
• Assist, coordinates and transports individuals on recreational activities in their homes and in the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 1-year experience providing services for individuals with severe physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds in order to assist with transfer and physical assistance for individuals.
- Valid FL Driver's License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Van driving experience: 2 years
- Level II background, TB test & drug screening.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English
Summary
Fern Park Developmental Center is an Intermediate Care Facility for the developmentally disabled. We care for individuals 24/7 in a set of four (4) homes that hold up to 16 individuals.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Sign on Bonus
Fern Park Developmental Center 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.