JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Aide Driver supports the health, safety and well-being of individuals receiving services by providing transportation to and assistance during, when needed, medical and clinical appointments. The Medical Aid Driver supports the operational success of the residential programs by providing grocery shopping, household shopping and other errand support. The Medical Aid Driver supports quality and safety by providing direct support to individuals receiving services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following.

• Meet qualifications for Agency vehicle certification. Provide transportation in a
• safe and professional manner, for individuals receiving services to medical and
• clinical appointments, home visits and community locations .
• Provide assistance to individuals receiving services. during medical and clinical appointments, when appropriate.
• Convey relevant information to the medical provider on behalf of the service recipient and to Agency personnel upon return.

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• Ensure required paperwork, including Face Sheet and Consultation Form, accompanies the individual to the medical appointment and is distributed to the appropriate staff member upon return.
• Be familiar with dining plans, safeguards and behavior support plans.
• Provide direct support to individuals receiving services both within the community and the residential program.
• Perform other related duties and activities assigned by Assistant Managers/Managers and their supervisors

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Visual, auditory, and motor skills necessary to ensure maintenance of safety standards.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to perform approved CPR, SCIP (Strategies in Crisis Intervention
• Prevention) procedures, and administer medications per Agency policy and procedures.
• Remain awake and alert at all times.
• Ability to function well and be flexible in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Maintain valid NYS driver’s license.
• Meet qualifications for Agency vehicle certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capacity to assist physically challenged individuals with ambulation and transfers. This includes ability to physically transfer individuals for body positioning, personal care and activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience and training is desired but not necessary. An individual must be flexible, enjoy working with people, and have good communication skills.