DCW Hospital Tripper/Driver - Crafton, PA
 Merakey | |
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
| 315 West Prospect Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 20, 2026 | |
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Position:Hospital Day Tripper/Driver Shifts available: Evenings, and Weekends To transport residents to and from medical trips, to and from SFRs or Program Centers. To inspect vehicles daily for cleanliness, routine maintenance, bodily damage and general appearance, and notify HSS or Designee/Transportation Dept. of problems; must be aware of routine and scheduled mechanical maintenance, i.e. oil changes, tire rotation and maintain cleanliness of vehicles. Maintains Trip Logs on a daily basis. Familiarizes self with doctors, clinics and various hospital environments. Prior to clients appointments, reviews trip pack to ensure needed documents are present, familiarizes self with consult. Reports to appropriate appointment on time and informs the parties of any pertinent information. Develops and maintains professional rapport with personnel of doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals. Maintains confidentiality. Is aware of residents' needs (i.e., change of clothing, personal items, lunches, etc.) for medical appointments. Will be in-serviced on clients specialized needs, i.e., VNS, Ostomy, etc. Obtains signed Consultation Sheet from consultants upon completion of evaluation and returns consult to appropriate personnel. Verbally reports to Health Services Supervisor, Nursing Coordinator or SFR Nurse upon return. Assists the residents with activities of daily living; such as toileting, eating and other personal hygiene. Administers medication to clients while on medical trips, maintains Medication Administration Certificate.
Promotes a positive self-image. Provides guidance in social and appropriate community interaction. Insures the safety of the residents is maintained at all times by maintaining a safe environment. Attends in-services as required. Copes with day-to-day problems and feelings of the resident and reports observations on individual behavior. Works cooperatively with all personnel. Assists with clerical and organizational duties as assigned. Physically able to lift and transfer residents. Utilizes beeper/cell phone while on trips if necessary. Performs related work as required. AVS - Hospital Tripper Job Description - Page 2 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Professional interaction with medical staff, clients and outside facilities. Skillful and safe operation of various types of motor vehicles, i.e., van and bus. Knowledge of the facility's vehicle maintenance and operation policy, including daily logs. Knowledge of locations of streets and highways and locations of single family homes. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the department and the facility. Knowledge of personal hygiene and activities of daily living as it applies to the mentally retarded. Ability to maintain all required documentation with accuracy and completeness. Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with residents and staff. Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward residents with mental retardation and physical handicaps, and to record and report observations on individual behavior. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lift, transfer and carry residents typically weighing over fifty (50) pounds. ! Ready to make a difference? Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Previous experience driving various vehicles. Must maintain a valid operator's license. A high school diploma is required. Related work experience is desired. | |