Compassionate Elder Care Transport Driver

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Mission-driven work

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking a reliable Transport Driver to move residents to medical appointments, therapy visits, and community outings. You will be the friendly face ensuring safety, on-time transport, and compassionate assistance with mobility aids.

Responsibilities include assisting residents in and out of the vehicle, operating wheelchair-accessible vans, maintaining logs, and reporting any issues.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• CDL or Chauffeur’s license if required by state/community policy.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience transporting elderly, disabled, or medically complex passengers preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a wheelchair-accessible van and secure wheelchairs properly.
• Patient, warm, and professional manner with elderly residents and their families.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Ability to lift and assist residents with mobility needs — up to 50 lbs.
• Clean background check required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, therapy visits, specialist offices, and community outings.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle with patience and care — including wheelchair loading and securing.
• Operate a community-owned vehicle including wheelchair-accessible vans as needed.
• Maintain a consistent and reliable pick-up and drop-off schedule.
• Communicate any appointment changes, delays, or resident concerns to the nursing team promptly.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection logs daily.
• Keep the transport vehicle clean, fueled, and maintained — report any mechanical issues immediately.
• Maintain accurate trip logs including destinations, mileage, and departure and return times.
• Assist residents with packages, belongings, or mobility aids during transport.
• Follow all traffic laws, facility policies, and resident safety standards at all times.
• Maintain resident confidentiality per HIPAA requirements at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Safe driving

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking a reliable Transport Driver to move residents to medical appointments, therapy visits, and community outings. You will be the friendly face ensuring safety, on-time transport, and compassionate assistance with mobility aids.

Responsibilities include assisting residents in and out of the vehicle, operating wheelchair-accessible vans, maintaining logs, and reporting any issues.