What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Van Driver/PCA - Richmond position at Westpark Springs?
Overview
OUTPATIENT
VAN DRIVER/PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
(RICHMOND LOCATION)
(Full-time- First shift)
Westpark Springs is a 96 bed behavioral hospital located in Richmond, Texas. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to adults, adolescents and their families. At Westpark Springs we are dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®.
Outpatient department plays an essential role in helping fulfill our mission of “Changing People’s Lives®”. Outpatient team members directly affect the care and treatment our patients receive in the outpatient setting. Our team drives a “Clinical First” attitude to help fulfill our mission of “Changing People’s Lives®”. Our patient centric approach delivers superior outcomes for outpatients. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®
This position is located in the Cyfair area.
Position Details
- This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from various locations and facilities to the Hospital campus and/or other designated locations.
- This position will maintain a daily log of mileage and gasoline usage and submit all gas receipts to the appropriate person(s).
- Responsible for cleaning the interior of the car on a regular basis, assuring the vehicle is presentable for the transport of patients.
- Position will also maintain mileage records for the purpose of scheduling routine maintenance.
- Responsible for ensuring that patients are supervised; safety is maintained at all times; and patients are treated with respect and dignity.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance.
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Experience:
- Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years paid or volunteer professional driving experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer service position.
- At least one (1) year experience driving 8-12 passenger vans professionally.
