Transportation Aide / Van Driver - Sandstone Healthcare Group

Sandstone Healthcare Group is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Driver!

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K + Company contribution
• Competitive pay, along with PTO and Holiday time off

Schedule: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Reporting immediately to the Transportation Manage any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.
• Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
• Safe assistance and transportation of participants.
• Responsible for handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
• Maintaining good rapport with the community.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.

Qualification:

• Prior experience in the transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.
• Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State.
• Fluency in English is required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.

Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.