PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.

· Transport patients for admissions and discharges.

· Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.

· Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.

· Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.

· Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation.

· Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.

· Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. 
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Valid State Driver’s License required.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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