Driver - Motor Transportation - Full-Time

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. It is a 200-bed, acute care facility offering patient-centered healthcare focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday needs to critical treatments.

Join a team that values its employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both patients and staff.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Public Safety Director or Public Safety Sergeant, this position requires the ability to drive safely in accordance with Illinois Traffic Rules and Regulations. The employee will recognize and respond to the needs and behaviors of patients across various age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain department vehicles in a dependable, efficient, safe, and reliable manner.
• Transport patients, employees, mail, specimens, and other hospital-related items requiring driving.
• Patrol hospital parking lots when not transporting.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record per hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to the needs and behaviors of patients in various age groups (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric), including understanding normal patterns of behavior and assisting patients to and from the motor transportation vehicle.
• Demonstrate knowledge of city streets, directions, and landmarks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Illinois Driver’s license is required.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service.
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits.