Patient Driver- Per Diem

About the role

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center offering advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and education is at the core of its mission. This is a per diem position with a set weekly schedule; the center is seeking someone available Monday‑Friday for either or both the morning shift (6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.) or the afternoon/evening shift (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.). The Per Diem Driver provides safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the center for inpatient and outpatient appointments, therapy groups and sessions, and day and evening programs. Mobility, agility, and the ability to bend, lift, and stretch are required to assist patients with physical restrictions such as wheelchairs and walkers. The qualified applicant must demonstrate a courteous, professional, understanding, and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, and others while ensuring confidentiality. Must be able to provide safe transportation daily, plan and coordinate travel routes to minimize transportation time and the client’s length of stay on the van, and observe and demonstrate knowledge of emergency preparedness and medical‑center policies regarding fire and safety regulations, infection control standards, smoking regulations, telephone usage, and other workplace conduct rules. Website: www.hamptonhospital.com

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation of patients to and from Hampton Behavioral Health Center for inpatient and outpatient appointments, therapy groups and sessions, and day and evening programs.
• Use mobility, agility, and the ability to bend, lift, and stretch to assist patients with physical restrictions (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers).
• Demonstrate a courteous, professional, understanding, and compassionate demeanor while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure safe transportation daily and plan/coordinate travel routes to minimize transportation time and client length of stay on the van.
• Observe and demonstrate knowledge of emergency preparedness and medical‑center policies regarding fire and safety regulations, infection control standards, smoking regulations, telephone usage, and other workplace conduct rules.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid New Jersey or Pennsylvania driver’s license in good standing.