Compassionate Transport Driver | Full-Time, Mon-Fri

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Yeadon (Delaware County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook Yeadon, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is seeking a Transportation Driver for our skilled nursing facility. This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40 hours per week, offering an hourly rate of $17.00-$18.00.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Transportation Coordinator, prepping residents for transport, and ensuring safety and confidentiality throughout travel. Valid driver’s license with <15 points required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with residents and coworkers in a friendly, respectful manner.
• Must be able to tactfully work with staff, residents, families, visitors, and members of the public.
• Hold a current, valid driver's license with less than 15 points on the MVR.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents into and out of the transport van using a wheelchair lift safely.
• Able to receive, understand, and relay detailed instructions from hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews appointments with the Transportation Coordinator each morning/week to determine the schedule.
• Prepares residents for transport, ensuring personal cleanliness and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Gathers all necessary paperwork and documentation prior to each appointment.
• Safely assists residents into and out of the transport van using a wheelchair lift.
• Accompanies residents to appointments and ensures their comfort and safety throughout transport.
• Communicates hospital, doctor, or laboratory instructions accurately to the Nursing Staff.
• Maintains responsibility for the care, safety, and well-being of all residents during transport.
• Reports any transportation or resident concerns promptly to the Transportation Coordinator or appropriate personnel.
• Upholds resident rights by maintaining strict confidentiality, advocating for residents, ensuring their privacy, and responding to requests for information with professionalism.

Skills

Reading directions

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Driver's license with low MVR points

Ability to lift and transfer residents

Job description

Edenbrook Yeadon, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is seeking a Transportation Driver for our skilled nursing facility. This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40 hours per week, offering an hourly rate of $17.00-$18.00.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Transportation Coordinator, prepping residents for transport, and ensuring safety and confidentiality throughout travel. Valid driver’s license with <15 points required.