Driver & Transportation Aide

Reports To

Administrator

Position Type

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay

$17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Variable; flexibility required

Essential Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and approved activities.
• Assist residents with safe loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Utilize proper transfer techniques and safely secure wheelchairs and mobility devices.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facility vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and coordinate routine servicing.
• Ensure resident safety during transportation and respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and required documentation.
• Support residents with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with GPS navigation and local driving routes.
• Ability to pass a background check and driving record review.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate appointments and activities that may extend beyond planned times.

Driving Requirements

• No traffic crimes within the past five years.
• No traffic felonies, multiple DUIs, Driving While Suspended (DWS), reckless driving, assault with a vehicle, or leaving the scene of an injury accident.
• No more than two moving violations within the past three years.
• No more than one accident within the past three years.

Preferred

• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely transfer, lift, and assist residents weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate transportation equipment throughout the workday.

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents by helping them remain connected to healthcare services, community activities, and enriching experiences.