Driver-New Braunfels

Acadia Healthcare; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Center Point, TX is seeking a dedicated transport professional responsible for safely moving patients to and from appointments, admissions, discharges, and related events.

You will operate company vehicles, ensure seat belts, maintain logs, respond to on-call needs, and keep vehicles clean while upholding patient service standards.

Requires high school diploma and a valid state driver's license; CPR and de-escalation training provided.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from admissions, discharges, and appointments.
• Transport visitors or staff as needed.
• Ensure passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues.
• Keep vehicles clean and safe while providing empathetic customer service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

Essential Functions

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.