Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving
About the job
Requirements
Legible handwriting.
Flexibility.
Adequate time management skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Basic auto repair skills, including changing a flat tire, checking fluid levels and adding fluids, and checking tire inflation.
High school-level reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Possession of a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, as required by the state and CMC Risk Management Department.
Familiarity with basic automotive maintenance.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and exert up to 50 pounds of force when necessary to assist with lifting or ambulation.
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision and amid distractions such as noise and traffic.
Ability to exercise self-control and make sound decisions.
Satisfactory background and reference checks.
Agreement to the employment non-compete and confidentiality terms.
Maintain any required licensure, registration, or certification as current and valid.
Annual flu vaccination, unless exempt due to allergy or contraindication with supporting physician documentation; exempt employees must wear a mask inside an API-owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season.
Pass a drug and alcohol test.
Clear a TB skin test or chest X-ray.
Complete a satisfactory physical examination assessing ability to perform the position's duties.
Responsibilities
Transport patients or clients to and from specified locations.
Address vehicle maintenance and repair needs according to established procedures.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Maintain documentation associated with services provided.
Participate in training and development activities to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Respond to emergency situations.
Foster intra- and inter-departmental communication and working relationships that support quality patient care.
Respond to information requests from patients, families, and caregivers within the limits of the driver's knowledge, or refer them to appropriate staff.
Provide directions as needed.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information.
Communicate pertinent information by telephone or in writing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent.
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!
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience.
Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Driver. Drivers provide safe, efficient transportation services to patients of API/BHS.
You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers
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
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
Bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and exertion of up to 50 pounds of force if necessary to assist in lifting patients or assisting patients with ambulation; must be able to work alone and with minimal supervision; must be able to work amidst distractions such as noise and traffic; must be able to exercise self-control and make sound decisions.
Conditions of Employment
In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:
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.
Flu Vaccinations; Medical
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.
EEO Statement
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.