CRF MHA/Driver (Various Shifts)

About the role

Provides secure client transportation to TMBHC and CRMC and provides supervision and care in accordance with professional staff direction and Central Receiving Facility (CRF) procedures. Ensures unit safety and assists clients in activities of daily living. Provides supportive contact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervises and transports clients from the CRF to designated receiving facilities.
• Ensures client safety throughout transportation and provides a secure handoff to the receiving facility.
• Accurately completes travel logs for each trip.
• Maintains the cleanliness and fuel level of assigned vehicles.
• Submits fuel receipts according to established procedures.
• Immediately reports vehicle concerns or maintenance needs to the Maintenance Department.
• Supervises clients on special observation or precautionary status as assigned by the supervisor and monitors other clients in accordance with program procedures.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living, including eating, personal hygiene, and ambulation as needed.
• Assists with maintaining an accurate inventory of client belongings.
• Monitors client compliance with contraband policies to help maintain the safety and security of clients and staff.
• Immediately notifies nursing staff of suspected contraband or potentially dangerous items.
• Communicates important information to nursing staff and counselors regarding client concerns, physical or emotional needs, changes in functioning or status, possible medical or psychiatric emergencies, and potential elopements.
• Monitors and helps maintain unit cleanliness, organization, safety, and security throughout the shift.
• Takes appropriate action to prevent or correct safety hazards and provides basic cleaning when needed or directed.
• Completes required change-of-shift documentation.
• Assists with the placement of clients into seclusion when directed by nursing staff, using approved techniques and procedures.
• Observes and documents client behavior in accordance with established procedures.
• Initiates or responds immediately to a "Code Green" when necessary and in accordance with unit procedures.
• Participates in shift reports and communicates important information regarding client functioning, status, and special needs to incoming staff.
• Completes inter-shift checklists to help ensure unit safety, cleanliness, and continuity of care.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• At the conclusion of each shift, receives