What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver FT position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL?
OVERVIEW : The Driver is responsible for the transportation of our patients throughout the duration of their treatment, from initial pickup point until the time of discharge. This may include individual or group trips to central locations for outings such as appointments and meetings. This job requires a flexible schedule, as our facility accepts patients 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Pick-up and drop-off patients at airports or other locations, up to 10 hours round-trip
- Navigate to various locations, in all weather conditions, and be quick to reroute through unexpected circumstances, as needed.
- Transport patients during treatment to different locations based on program participation, clinical requirements, or medical necessity.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, accurate inspections, and patient transportation logs on a daily basis.
- Exhibit positive and professional demeanor when greeting and interacting with patients.
- Practice de-escalation tactics as needed.
- Ensure safety regulations are met and vehicle is equipped with required safety kit.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams regarding updates on patient status.
- Complete regular trainings and assessments as assigned.
- Maintain courteous and professional behavior and appearance.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and TRAINING :
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical Demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.