Security and Transportation Associate

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Security & Transportation Associate provides transportation and assistance to residents during scheduled trips in a safe and pleasant manner. They are responsible for keeping vehicles clean and reporting vehicle problems to the Security & Transportation Coordinator. They will also be responsible for the overall safety and security of all persons, residents and staff involved with the facility while maintaining a high level of visibility and accessibility.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Valid Ohio Driver License with a clean driving record

Security, military, or police experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic understanding of how motor vehicles work

• Basic computer skills to be able to access the Security & Transportation Schedule

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtain maps and directions for destination

• Inspect vehicles, monitor all fluid levels, to ensure safety and comfort

• Arrive at appointed pick-up place on time

• Help Residents into and out of vehicles as needed

• Provide safe and comfortable trip to destination

• Stay with Resident and assist as needed

• Fill out billing slips at the end of the trip.

• Report all vehicle maintenance and cleaning needs to Security & Transportation Coordinator

• Fuel vehicles as needed

• Clean vehicles on an ongoing basis

• Take vehicles in for repairs as assigned by Security & Transportation Coordinator

• Perform minor maintenance as assigned by Security & Transportation Coordinator

• Perform office duties as assigned by Security & Transportation Coordinator

• Attend in-services and department meetings

• Maintain a flexible schedule, inform Security & Transportation Coordinator of changes in availability

• Perform procedural tasks, which will vary from day to day but consist of patrols, investigations, alarm monitoring, operating switchboard, assisting residents and staff, lock-ups and ensuring the operational safety and security of Laurel Lake for staff residents and guests.

• Set and monitor emergency systems (PAWLS, Pull-cords, and both fire alarm systems). Respond to any and all emergency situations.

• Perform work orders; deliver parcels and medications (when necessary) as needed. Deliver meals and assist in room special event "set-ups".

• Complete "pre and post" shift briefings as well as attending departmental meetings and in-services. Conform to and enforce Standards of Conduct.

• Proficient use of computer programs, email and office equipment related to forms and all paperwork needed to complete tasks.

• Provide assistance on minor maintenance and housekeeping issues that arise after hours.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:

1. Performs other related duties as needed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hazardous road conditions

• Outdoors in extreme heat and cold

• Scheduled to work any time of day or night

• Last minute schedule changes

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• None

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Lift 0-50#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-30#, 6-72” from floor; climbing stairs; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 foot/feet).

Unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; unilateral vertical reach 3672”; bilateral carry 100’, 50#; push/pull 100’, 19 ft. lbs.; lift 0-30#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-50#, 36-48” from floor; operating machines: (2 hand(s)).

Sitting, standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.

Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet.

Category II Job Classification – Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps.

Job Hazard Risks:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.