Facility - Driver

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Transport Associate to safely move patients to appointments, admissions, and events. You will ensure seatbelts are worn, drive company vehicles, and maintain accurate vehicle logs while upholding cleanliness and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/de-escalation certification (training provided). A patient-first, empathetic attitude is essential to service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided on hire).
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Drive to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues.
• Provide empathetic and professional service to customers.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

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.

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