Department Name: M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
Job Summary: The Transportation Shuttle Diver enables UK HealthCare EmPATH to help meet the needs of a diverse behavioral health patient population by providing transportation for patients to various locations throughout the state of KY.
This position will transport patients between UK HealthCare facilities to ensure optimal care delivery, and to follow-up treatment facilities, appointments, home, or other residential facility or shelter upon discharge from EmPATH. The Shuttle driver will maintain records of mileage and time of trips, maintain general upkeep of vehicles, monitor patients while transporting, assist patients with ADLs when needed, and participate in Performance Improvement functions.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities: Basic computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: HS
Required Related Experience: 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification : Driver's License
Preferred Education/Experience: At least 5 years of driving experience with a positive driving record highly preferred.
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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