Pontotoc Day Treatment - Driver

Millcreek of Pontotoc • Pontotoc, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events. This role involves picking up or transporting visitors or staff, transporting patients for admissions and discharges, and ensuring passenger safety with seatbelt usage. The driver will also be responsible for driving company vehicles for supply or equipment pick-ups, adhering to an on-call schedule, completing transportation documentation, maintaining vehicle logs, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring vehicles are kept clean and functional. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers is essential, with a focus on resolving complaints and prioritizing patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED