Driver (Class A or B)

Heritage Oaks Hospital; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital is seeking a Patient Driver to join our Transportation Team in northern Sacramento. This role transports patients to and from the facility, providing continuous observation and role modeling to support patient safety and recovery.

Responsibilities include safe patient transport, assisting with meals when needed, and reporting patient care concerns to the Transportation Supervisor. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Class A or B driver’s license with passenger endorsement and current medical examination.
• CPR certification required; Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility in a safe manner.
• Get lunch from the cafeteria and provide to patients, as assigned.
• Communication of patient care issues to Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Verbal de-escalation

Observation and safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A/B driver’s license with passenger endorsement

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

Heritage Oaks Hospital is currently looking for a Patient Driver to join our Transportation Team! This position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing continuous observation, interaction, and role modeling to the patients while maintaining safety at all times.

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility in a safe manner.
• Get lunch from the cafeteria and provide to patients, as assigned.
• Communication of patient care issues to Transportation Supervisor.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Licensure: Valid Class A or B driver’s license, passenger endorsement and current medical examination required.

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years or older and have and maintain a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles. CPR certification required. Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation training within 90 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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