Pontotoc Day Treatment - Driver

Millcreek of Pontotoc • Pontotoc, MS

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About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service, and other special events. The role also transports visitors or staff as needed and may drive facility vehicles to pick up supplies or equipment. The Driver must prioritize passenger and patient safety, maintain vehicle cleanliness and functionality, complete transportation documentation and vehicle logs, and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff. The position requires responding to and following an on-call schedule as required, and demonstrating a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers while acknowledging and working to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service, and other special events.
• Pick up or transport visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure all passengers are wearing seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Drive a facility vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.
• Respond to and adhere to the on-call schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately complete transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Keep all company vehicles clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Prioritize patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED