Transportation

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates safe transportation of hospitalized patients to and from their residences/appointments as well as meal pick up if applicable. Also provides assistance to mental health services staff for patient care activities. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the transporting of patients to and from the facility site, assistance in the overall day-to-day functioning of the program including aiding other staff in patient chart production, meal provision, answering telephones and supervision of patients during staff break periods. The Transportatation employee  is responsible for communicating to staff any problematic or clinical issues that occur during his/her supervision of or transportation of patients.

Requirements

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:  High School Diploma 

License:  Current Motor Vehicle License with clean MVR 

Experience:  Minimum experience of transporting patients in a 10-12 passenger van or similar type of vehicle. 1-2 years experience preferred.

Additional Requirement

· Effective verbal communication skills

· Effective organizational skills

· Effective interpersonal skills

· Analytical problem solving skills

· Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions

· Proficient knowledge of PC computers

· Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

· Photo ID

· Social Security Card/Driver’s License

· Primary Source Verification of education

· Copy of clinical license if applicable

· CPR

· Behavioral  Management Training