With over 50 years of service, our goal is to improve the health of the community we serve by creating easier access to quality clinical, preventative, and specialty healthcare services.
Watts Healthcare Corporation is deemed by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the U.
S.
Department of Health and Human Services to be a federal employee for purposes of medical malpractice claims and, as such, qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
Under the direction of the Administrative Assistant of Behavioral Health & Social Services, drives a Watts Healthcare Corporation (WHCC) vehicle to transport patients/clients and materials to and from program sites, medical sites, contracted hospitals, and other community locations.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
* Transports patients/clients to and from the program site and supportive services.
Driver must ensure they are using the most current daily transportation list/schedule and that the correct patients/clients are boarding the vehicle.
* Transports program employees to and from the program site to WHCC when necessary (meetings, training, etc.
).
* Helps support patients/clients by making trips to obtain medications, personal items, pick up equipment, and/or supplies, etc.
* Refuels, cleans, and inspects vehicles daily to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition.
* Reports vehicles in need of service and takes vehicles when instructed for required servicing and repairs, as needed.
* Maintains Trip Log records of destinations, mileage, transports, and any unusual incidents.
* In the event of a client emergency while transporting, the driver will contact the appropriate emergency personnel, observe the patient's response, and wait for emergency personnel to arrive.
* Participates in Staff Meetings and Staff Development & Training activities.
* May perform other duties/functions/projects as assigned.
*EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:*
* High school diploma or the equivalent.
* Must hold a valid Class B California Driver’s License.
* Six (6) months of safe driving experience transporting patients.
* Experience working with substance abuse and HIV/AIDS patients/clients preferred.
* Ability to drive a motor vehicle with good driving skills.
Ability to read a street directory, i.
e.
, Thomas Guide Map book, GPS and/or other navigation System.
* Proof of current CPR & First Aid Training Certification.
* If a recovering substance abuser, must have two full years of continuous sobriety prior to employment.
Employees are subject to random drug testing.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Basic to intermediate computer and typing skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to navigate email and electronic training systems.
* Driver must be able to set healthy boundaries/limits with patients/clients.
SEIU 721 Position (Union).
*COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:*
All patients are subjected to COVID screening and are required to wear a mask when not receiving treatment.
All staff members must be fully vaccinated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
50 - $19.
23 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
* Home daily
Ability to Relocate:
* Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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