Patient Transport Driver — Compassionate Psychiatric Care

Oceans Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Pasadena, TX seeks a Driver to provide transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and therapeutic milieu. You will follow all safety regulations and communicate with nursing staff and families during transports.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and inpatient psychiatric care experience. Travel can be up to 50% outdoors, and a warm, empathetic attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients with psychiatric disorders to support therapeutic milieu.
• Oversee activities and ensure safety under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Adhere to facility safety regulations and infection control policies.
• Communicate observations and coordinate transportation with the Transportation Coordinator and families.
• Maintain on-call communications and report absences promptly to nursing staff.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assessment initiatives.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Communication

CPR certification

Inpatient psychiatric care experience

Empathy & patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

De-escalation training program

Job description

Oceans Healthcare in Pasadena, TX seeks a Driver to provide transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and therapeutic milieu. You will follow all safety regulations and communicate with nursing staff and families during transports.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and inpatient psychiatric care experience. Travel can be up to 50% outdoors, and a warm, empathetic attitude is essential.