Compassionate Transit Driver for Seniors

Sunshine Meadows; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents across care levels. You will support residents with medical appointments, activities, and approved destinations while upholding resident safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting residents in entering/exiting vehicles, securing mobility devices, and reporting issues per SMRC protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current, valid driver’s license for the vehicle type.
• Clean driving record per SMRC requirements.
• Experience transporting older adults or mobility-impaired individuals preferred.
• Ability to cooperate and prioritize resident welfare.
• Knowledge of wheelchair lifts and securement systems.
• Good judgment and emergency responsiveness.
• Professional appearance and courteous demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents while protecting their health, dignity, privacy, and comfort.
• Promptly report missed or cancelled appointments, wrong destinations, delays, or other issues to supervisor or nursing staff.
• Secure residents and mobility devices using approved safety equipment before moving the vehicle.
• Assist residents safely during vehicle entry and exit, avoiding unsafe discharge locations.
• Follow SMRC protocols for accidents, medical emergencies, missing residents, condition changes, bad weather, or breakdowns.
• Immediately report accidents, injuries, or changes in condition to the appropriate SMRC team member and complete documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with nursing, scheduling, providers, residents, families, and other departments.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and SMRC policies.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Good judgment

Professional appearance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Job description

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents across care levels. You will support residents with medical appointments, activities, and approved destinations while upholding resident safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting residents in entering/exiting vehicles, securing mobility devices, and reporting issues per SMRC protocols.