Driver - Per Diem

Morongo Basin Healthcare District•Yucca Valley, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Morongo Basin Healthcare District (MBHD) team, your mission is to improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. You are expected to demonstrate the values of Equity, Commitment, Collaboration, Accountability, Dignity, and Integrity in all aspects of your employment. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of patients, visitors, and coworkers. You will be required to interact with patients, the public, co-workers, and management in fulfilling your mission. In your role as a Driver, you will report to the Operations Manager. Your responsibilities will include providing transportation services for clients of the Morongo Basin Community Health Centers and other health clinic offices in the Morongo Basin. You will be subject to random CHP mandated drug or alcohol testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years' experience driving a nine (or less) passenger van
Current California class C license in good standing (Class B or passenger endorsement preferred)
CPR card may be obtained during the probationary period
DMV print out that has no prior traffic infractions, misdemeanors and/or felonies

Nice To Haves

Class B license
Passenger endorsement

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from medical appointments and assist clients in and out of van. This includes "through the door" service, such as into the medical office and/or patient home (when safety allows)
Transport patients to other facilities, which may include specialists' offices, pharmacies, and other health care facilities in the Morongo Basin, Coachella Valley, and the Inland Empire
Manage daily/weekly schedule
Comply with all laws governing the streets and highways of the State of California
Immediately report any patient wrongdoing, inappropriate behaviors, and threats to self or others
Maintains van performance and upkeep
Responsible for daily/monthly maintenance check as assigned
Responsible for daily gas fueling of the van. Sign and turn in gas receipts to supervisor
Demonstrate competence in the care of young adult, middle adult and geriatric adult (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying outpatient care activities. Patients are treated with sensitivity according to their needs and age. Patient rights are respected
Drivers with class A and B licenses will be cross trained on the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to assist with scheduling needs
Other duties as assigned