TRANSPORTER

UHS•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital located in Atlanta Georgia has a Transporter position available. Laurel Heights Hospital is an intensive Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism Spectrum Disorders Program for children and adolescents. We serve and treat severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties and co-occurring psychiatric issues. EOE.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must have prior experience transporting psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

Providing transportation services as needed and /or directed.
Provide transportation for psychiatric patients to and from the facility.
Transport patients on all assigned trips as appropriate, to and from appointments.
Responsible for all vehicle transportation, maintenance logs, registrations and updated insurance cards.
Maintain GA DDS driver updates
Reports all van maintenance problems to the maintenance coordinator and Director of Plant Operations.
Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance; basic auto repair skills, such as ability to change a flat tire, ability to check fluid levels and add fluids, ability to check tire inflation, etc,
Ability to maintain composure while driving patients during rush hour on local freeways, streets and highways;
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles.
Follows all laws while in a vehicle established by Law Enforcement-Follows all traffic laws while in a vehicle.
Keeps all vehicles clean. Reports all safety issues with vehicles to supervisor.
Communicate and consult with the Residential Manager and COO regarding patient care issues and information, as needed.
Monitors client activities on the unit to ensure compliance with the Program and Institute Rules and Regulations;
Answers all calls and directs accordingly
Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
Maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
Assist with patient care needs as needed
Comply with facility’s policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned