Job Description
Job Description
The aide assists the van driver in safely transporting clients to and from Day Program. An aide is needed during transportation with students and/or individuals that have behavioral and/or medical needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for redirecting behaviors and physical safety of individuals while in transportation
- Assist in loading and unloading special needs individuals and to monitor their ride to and from Day Program
- Assist in managing the seating of the passengers so that everyone is safe and secure
- Basic first aid
- Basic record keeping
- Oral and written communication skills
- Follow Health and Safety regulations
- Attend safety meetings
- High School diploma or equivalent
REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be patient and courteous with others, including, but not limited to parents, coworkers, and the general public
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Reaching, pulling, and pushing to open van doors or windows
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
- Ability to monitor passengers
- Should be in good physical condition to be able to secure wheelchair students (including tie downs), strapping a child into a car seat or booster seat, hooking up a child in a safety vest or fastening a seat belt
- Must check inside vehicle daily, front to back for any personal belongings left behind
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Outdoor environment (Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions may apply)
- Motor Vehicle