Driver

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa, CA is seeking a driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for patients within API/BHS. The role emphasizes compassionate service, adherence to procedures, and clear communication with staff and patients.

Ideal candidates have a high school level education, a valid driver's license, basic automotive knowledge, and strong time-management skills to support our psychiatric care program in a demanding healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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.

Skills

Legible handwriting

Flexibility

Time management

Sound judgment

Interpersonal skills

Basic auto repair

Education

High school reading/writing/arithmetic

Valid operator's or chauffeur's license

Familiarity with basic automotive maintenance

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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.

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:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• 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.