Compassionate Elderly Transport Driver

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starting at $19.07–$21.10/hour

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and medical leave accrual

FAMLI program

403B retirement matching

Life insurance and EAP

Bilingual pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO seeks a compassionate Driver for Participant Transportation to transport participants to appointments and activities, assist with entering/exiting vehicles, and ensure safety and comfort during journeys.

The role requires a valid Colorado driver’s license and at least 2 years of passenger-vehicle driving experience, with experience serving older adults. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, PTO, FAMLI leave, retirement options, and potential bilingual pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license through employment.
• Minimum 2 years of passenger-vehicle driving experience.
• Experience transporting older adults, mobility devices, or medical transport preferred.
• Must meet HopeWest insurance carrier age requirements.
• Ability to obtain PASS certification.
• Ability to obtain CPR certification.
• Defensive driving certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport participants to appointments, activities, and destinations.
• Assist participants with entering and exiting vehicles, including mobility devices.
• Secure passengers with seat belts, wheelchair restraints, and safety equipment.
• Follow transportation schedules and routes; adapt to traffic and participant needs.
• Communicate route changes and concerns with schedulers and supervisors.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain transportation logs.
• Clean and disinfect vehicles per procedures.
• Report vehicle concerns, incidents, or safety issues promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Mobility equipment handling

Basic computer skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO seeks a compassionate Driver for Participant Transportation to transport participants to appointments and activities, assist with entering/exiting vehicles, and ensure safety and comfort during journeys.

The role requires a valid Colorado driver’s license and at least 2 years of passenger-vehicle driving experience, with experience serving older adults. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, PTO, FAMLI leave, retirement options, and potential bilingual pay.