Driver

Description

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you! 

Requirements

Driver Responsibilities:

• Transports patients or clients to and from specified locations.
• Addresses vehicle maintenance and repair needs in accordance with established procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains any necessary documentation associated with services provided.
• Participates in training and development activities to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and working relationships to foster intra- and inter-departmental communications necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Responds to requests for information from patients, families, and caregivers that is within knowledge limits or refers to appropriate staff person as needed.
• Provides directions as necessary. 
• Reflects the confidentiality of patient and organization information.
• Communicates pertinent information as necessary by telephone and/or writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Legible handwriting
• Flexibility
• Adequate time management skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving/decision-making.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• 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.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High school level reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Possession of valid operator's or chauffeur's license (as required by State and CMC Risk Management Dept.)
• Familiarity with basic automotive maintenance

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered. 

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.