DRIVER

About the role

This position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility, offering continuous observation, interaction, and role modeling while maintaining safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility in a safe manner.
• Obey all traffic laws while driving company vehicles.
• Report all van maintenance problems to the Transportation Supervisor and Outpatient Manager.
• Responsible for the van log, ensuring that the address and phone numbers are updated.
• Communicate and consult with the Outpatient Manager and other staff members regarding patient care issues and information.
• Get lunch from the cafeteria and provide to patients, as assigned.
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries at all times.
• Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Consistently follow established procedures.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Maintains a valid CA driver’s license and current medical examination.
• Must be 21 years or older and have and maintain a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation training within 90 days of employment (training provided in-house).
• CPR certification (training provided in-house).
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Skills

• Knowledge of all code procedures.
• Knowledge of risk and safety precautions in the care of patients.
• Knowledge of operating a motor vehicle applicable to the transportation of patients.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read maps and follow road directions.
• Ability to use a GPS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to various patient age groups (adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Physical, Mental, and Special Demands

• Ability to lift, pull, twist, and stoop when assisting patients.
• The ability to lift or hold a patient unassisted may be required.
• The ability to move is required in the delivery of patient care.
• Ability to work under any weather conditions, inside or out, without regard to temperature.
• Visual acuity and good hearing are needed for operating a vehicle.
• Ability to read and write English proficiently.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and follow traffic rules and laws.
• Ability to respond to exposure to blood and body fluids.
• The ability to competently and fully perform Handle with Care techniques is an essential position function.
• Must be able to hear sufficiently, with or without correction, to perform all essential job functions competently.