Compassionate Patient Transport Driver

American Addiction Centers; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers seeks a Driver to transport clients and visitors, ensuring safety and comfort during all trips. The role requires a valid license, insurable record, and prior commercial driving experience.

You will follow DOT regulations, assist passengers, and maintain the vehicle while supporting a compassionate care environment in a 59-bed inpatient facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have an insurable driving record.
• At least 2 years previous commercial driving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Reports delays or accidents.
• Load or unloads baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Assist passengers to enter and leave car and holds umbrellas in wet weather.
• Performs miscellaneous errands such as store runs for patients, mail to and from post office.
• Makes overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.
• Keep vehicle clean, polished, and in operating condition.
• Complies with company dress code.
• During all transports Meets and greets all clients in a professional and polite demeanor.
• Answers any questions that new clients may have during transport to help orientate them before arriving at facility.
• Complies with company’s drug free work environment.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Insurable driving record

Reading/writing comprehension

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers seeks a Driver to transport clients and visitors, ensuring safety and comfort during all trips. The role requires a valid license, insurable record, and prior commercial driving experience.

You will follow DOT regulations, assist passengers, and maintain the vehicle while supporting a compassionate care environment in a 59-bed inpatient facility in North Kingstown, RI.