Driver

Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Bath, ME is seeking a dependable Driver to transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and other activities, ensuring safety and comfort on every trip.

Join a caring team where vehicle safety, cleanliness, and timely communication are valued. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required; prior patient transportation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license and excellent driving record are required.
• Previous experience in patient transportation or a similar role preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy in working with seniors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives residents to medical appointments, outings, and other destinations according to assigned schedule
• Adheres to traffic laws, regulations, and facility policies to ensure safety of passengers
• Assists residents into and out of vehicle
• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs while driving
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff to coordinate transportation schedules and ensure resident needs are met
• Communicates with administrative staff regularly to receive instructions or report delays and disruptions of service
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle, performing routine inspections, refueling and reporting maintenance needs
• Keeps records of trips and behavior of passengers

Skills

Valid license

Excellent driving record

Passenger safety

Patient transport experience

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Winship Green is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 51 Winship Street, Bath, Maine, 04530

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What You'll Do:

Drivers at our centers are responsible for safely transporting residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and other destinations. Your friendly demeanor and reliable service will ensure residents receive the medical assessment and care necessary for their rehabilitation and well being.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely drives residents to medical appointments, outings, and other destinations according to assigned schedule


• Adheres to traffic laws, regulations, and facility policies to ensure the safety of passengers and others on the road


• Assists residents into and out of vehicle


• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs while driving


• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff to coordinate transportation schedules and ensure resident needs are met


• Communicates with administrative staff regularly to receive instructions or report dealys and disruptions of service


• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle, performing routine inspections, refueling and immediately reporting maintenance needs


• Keeps records of trips and behavior of passengers

If you're a reliable and compassionate individual with an excellent driving history and passion for helping others, we would like to meet you! Join our team as a Driver where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Winship team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Comprehensive training and mentorship


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $20.00/Hr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Driver include:

• Current driver’s license and excellent driving record is required


• Previous experience in patient transportation or a similar role preferred


• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred


• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations


• Compassion, patience, and empathy in working with seniors


• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.