TRANSPORTER

Uhs • Atlanta, GA

257d

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.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED