Compassionate Healthcare Transport Driver | Flexible Schedule

Carolina SeniorCare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

403B Matching

Employee Assistance Programs/Discounts

Referral Programs/Tuition Reimbursemen

Job summary

Elderhaus is seeking a dedicated Driver for Healthcare in Wilmington, NC to provide safe, timely transportation for participants and supplies. You will shuttle participants to the Center, medical appointments, meals, and activities, while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and reporting any issues to dispatch.

The ideal candidate has a NC driver’s license, 1 year with frail or elderly adults, maps literacy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a regulated, caring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly adults preferred.
• Must be at least 23 years old to meet insurance requirements.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read and understand maps and routing information.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate respectfully and professionally with participants, caregivers, and staff.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and function effectively in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of transportation safety practices and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport PACE participants according to assigned schedules, adapting to changes as needed while communicating adjustments to dispatch.
• Transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy items, and other necessary supplies.
• Provide physical assistance to participants entering and exiting vehicles, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in clean, orderly condition and complete daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Immediately report vehicle malfunctions, incidents, or safety concerns to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Operate vehicles safely and in accordance with all licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate transportation‑related records, including mileage, fuel purchases, and safety logs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team communication regarding participant conditions or care plan changes.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, universal precautions, and all Elderhaus PACE policies.
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives and attend required training and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and uphold participant rights and dignity.

Skills

Patient Transportation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Route Navigation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Elderhaus is seeking a dedicated Driver for Healthcare in Wilmington, NC to provide safe, timely transportation for participants and supplies. You will shuttle participants to the Center, medical appointments, meals, and activities, while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and reporting any issues to dispatch.

The ideal candidate has a NC driver’s license, 1 year with frail or elderly adults, maps literacy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a regulated, caring