Van Driver

Provide patients with transportation to and from group counseling (mental health therapy) services. Transport the patient to/from their residence to the IOP, assist with physical aspects of care including walking, serving lunch, and basic hygiene.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Safely transport patients from their residence to the IOP (and back).
• Utilize 4-point wheelchair restraints and seatbelts to safely secure all patients.
• Assist with patient toileting and encourage appropriate hand hygiene.
• Assist with serving patient lunch and snack break.
• Perform daily maintenance inspection and complete service log prior to departure each day; Identify needs for vehicle service and repair and notify team lead or manager; Accurately complete and sign transportation log daily.
• Orient and train new team members on departmental policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.