TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ville Platte; Ville Platte (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility is seeking a Mental Health Worker/Driver to ensure safe transportation of patients and provide essential support to staff in daily operations. This role involves supervising patients during breaks and aiding in patient care activities, making a significant impact in the lives of those served. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and have a clean driving record, with preference given to those with experience in patient transport.

Qualifications

• Clear driving history required.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with clean MVR.
• 1-2 years experience transporting patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the facility and appointments.
• Assist staff in patient care activities and meal provision.
• Supervise patients during staff break periods.

Skills

Patient transportation

Assistance in patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte is a 12-bed inpatient senior adult unit, a distinct part unit (DPU) of Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA.

Coordinates safe transportation of hospitalized patients to and from their residences/appointments. Also provides assistance to mental health services staff for patient care activities. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the transporting of patients to and from the facility site, assistance in the overall day-to-day functioning of the program including aiding other staff in patient chart production, meal provision, answering telephones and supervision of patients during staff break periods. The Mental Health Worker/Driver is responsible for communicating to staff any problematic or clinical issues that occur during his/her supervision of or transportation of patients.

MUST HAVE A CLEAR DRIVING HISTORY

Education: High School Diploma

License: Current Motor Vehicle License with clean MVR

Experience: Prefer1-2 Years transporting patients in a 10-12 passenger van