Van Driver

Job Description

At Columbus Springs-East, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from various locations and facilities to the Hospital campus and/or other designated locations. This position will maintain a daily log of mileage and gasoline usage and submit all gas receipts to the appropriate person(s). Responsible for cleaning the interior of the car on a regular basis, assuring the vehicle is presentable for the transport of patients. Position will also maintain mileage records for the purpose of scheduling routine maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that patients are supervised; safety is maintained at all times; and patients are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent Required
• Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Minimum of two (2) years paid or volunteer professional driving experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer service position.
• License: Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Employs appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required and according to policy and procedure.
• Shuttles patients to appropriate places that are approved by appropriate supervisor.
• Protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports all potential hot spots and safety concerns to supervisor/manager
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed on shift to manager immediately.
• Monitors vehicle condition and records malfunctioning items or damage and submits to manager.
• Must be able to learn and remember pick-up and destination points

Columbus Springs East is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.