Medical Driver: New Supportive Housing Program

CARDEA HEALTH•Oakland, CA

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Cardea Health is seeking professional, punctual, and responsible individuals to work as a driver as part of a multidisciplinary team at a medically supported shelter program serving people experiencing homelessness who are recovering from recent hospitalization, injury, or illness. Drivers are responsible for transporting new clients into the shelter setting at time of referral as well as bringing established clients to and from medical appointments and procedures. Drivers are expected to work closely with shelter nurses and housing staff to facilitate quality and timely care of shelter residents. This position requires the ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals in a respectful and professional manner. The primary work location for this role is at a new program at the Radisson hotel in Oakland. Training will occur at other locations in the Bay Area. This program is one of several Cardea Health transitional housing programs for medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals. Cardea Health’s transitional housing programs work with a variety of different referring partners across Alameda County. Our transitional housing programs provide supportive services including onsite nurse and caregiver supports, transportation to medical appointments, meals, housing support linkage, and more.

Requirements

Professional, punctual, and responsible individuals
Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals in a respectful and professional manner
Valid driver's license
Clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience working with populations experiencing homelessness
Experience in a healthcare or social services setting

Responsibilities

Communicate with clinical staff to schedule and safely transport clients, obeying all traffic laws, for medical appointments, program admissions and discharges, as directed by the clinical director
Assist with the safe loading and seating of clients onto and off the agency vehicle, making certain that all residents are properly secured before driving
Assist with food transportation and deliveries to our various locations across the Bay Area as needed
Conduct daily inspection and safety checks on the vehicles before the first use and following the final use of the day.
Schedule regular maintenance as necessary
Ensure that the vehicles are in proper operational order, registration and insurance information is present and up-to-date and promptly report any/all safety, mechanical or maintenance issues to supervisor
Maintain communication with the program through use of a work cell phone or other means to always keep in contact on client location and status as necessary
Maintain confidentiality of all services.
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
Pick up medications, document in medication log, and deliver to clinical staff as directed
Always demonstrate a positive and professional image through dress and behavior.
Display tack and friendliness when dealing with clients
Participate in staff trainings and staff meetings
Activate 911 in the case of medical or psychiatric emergency
During time periods where there are no current client transportation needs, drivers are expected to assist clinical staff with daily non-medical tasks as requested
Practice harm reduction principles on site, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect
Other duties as assigned