Bilingual Transportation Driver

Suvida Healthcare; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare is seeking a Transportation Driver to support our Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors by safely transporting patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

You will ensure vehicle readiness, assist passengers, and document trips, mileage, and maintenance, while delivering friendly, patient-centered service in a community-focused team.

Requirements: valid driver's license, CPR/BLS, HS diploma, 2+ years healthcare transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and valid state issued driver’s license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS Certified (Willing to obtain within 7 days of employment).
• 2+ years healthcare transportation experience.
• 2+ years customer service experience.
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to and from patient care facilities/home per schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Secures wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize during trips.
• Keeps records of trips, mileage, and accidents.
• Reports any service disruptions to clinic staff.
• Ensures vehicle cleanliness, fueling, and inspections as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Wheelchair securement

Driving

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wheelchair securing devices

Job description

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

How We Work

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The Transportation Driver will be an integral part of the Suvida Healthcare patient experience. This position will be responsible for driving a wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers. This position will also be responsible for the care of vehicles and ensuring maintenance is completed on schedule. The Transportation Driver will also transport patients during day trips by using a handicap accessible vehicle. Essential responsibilities consist of but not all inclusive:

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of customer service possible.
• Displays respect and concern for all patients.
• Attends all clinic huddles and clinic monthly meetings.
• Drives company vehicles to and from individual patient care facilities/home per assigned schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Communicates with clinic staff or Center Director to report disruption of service.
• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and fueling of assigned vehicle, as well as documenting, reporting, and/or correcting any deficiencies found during the inspection.
• Ensures vehicles are taken for maintenance/inspections as per maintenance/inspection schedule.
• Keeps records of trips, mileage, and accidents
• Alerts emergency medical services and clinic staff of any emergency patient may have during trip.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicant must have a minimum age of 25.
• Clean Driving Record (MVP) in past 7 years
• Clean Criminal Background
• 2+ years progressive work experience in the healthcare transportation
• 2+ years of customer service
• Experience with operating wheelchair securing devices.

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current and valid state issued driver’s license in good standing
• CPR/BLS Certified (Willing to obtain within 7 days of employment)

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.