ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends facility/community meetings and groups, conducts or oversees program orientation, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts patient rounds and perimeter checks every four hours to ensure the safety of all patients.
Monitors patients’ whereabouts and documents any?significant?patient issues within the daily shift notes in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner. Immediately notifies appropriate operations/clinical staff by end of shift using?preferred?method of communication.
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, fostering a culture of patient safety.
Performs basic housekeeping duties during course of shift, including but not limited to, cleaning rooms and bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers), cleaning dirty utility rooms, etc.
Prior to transporting patients, ensure that there are no alert signals active (i.e., check engine light, TMPS system, etc.) and that tires are properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer standards.
Accompany and transport patients as assigned.
Arrives promptly and ensures patients prompt arrival for appointment.
Follows vehicle operation rules.
Practices defensive driving techniques
Be able to verbalize protocol for transportation safety and for management of out-of-control behaviors.
Reports to Recovery Coach Supervisor concerns and/or issues related to patients transportation.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience Required:
High School diploma or equilvencyequivalency work experience preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
Preferred experience Recovery Coach, Recovery Advocate, Direct Care Staff or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
To transport patients: Must possess a valid, Class C driver’s license and have a clear driving record.
Beneficial that candidate has military background, but not required.
