Driver

(Union Post Acute) Union Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

Union Post Acute in Union, SC is seeking a compassionate Driver to transport residents to appointments and activities, ensuring safe loading and unloading, and delivering a friendly, respectful experience for every resident. You will maintain the vehicle, complete transportation documentation, and follow all safety regulations.

A valid driver’s license with a clean record, 25+ years old, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 25 years old or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and other approved destinations.
• Assist residents with getting safely in and out of the vehicle.
• Provide a friendly, caring, and respectful experience for every resident.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the facility vehicle.
• Complete required transportation documentation.
• Follow all facility, state, and safety regulations.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.

Skills

Dependable

Patience

Safety-conscious

Communication

GPS familiarity

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Job description

Union Post Acute is a long-term care and rehabilitation community with an excellent reputation located in Union, South Carolina, just a short distance from Spartanburg!

Are you a safe, dependable, and compassionate driver who enjoys helping others? We’re looking for a friendly Driver to join our nursing home team and help our residents get where they need to go safely and comfortably!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and other approved destinations
• Assist residents with getting safely in and out of the vehicle
• Provide a friendly, caring, and respectful experience for every resident
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the facility vehicle
• Complete required transportation documentation
• Follow all facility, state, and safety regulations
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Dependable and punctual
• Patient, compassionate, and friendly
• Safety-conscious and responsible
• Comfortable working with seniors and individuals with mobility needs
• Able to assist residents safely when needed
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Previous healthcare or senior-care experience is a plus!

WHAT WE OFFER

• $18/hour
• Full-Time Position
• Benefits Available
• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents
• A supportive and caring team environment

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

You’ll have the opportunity to do more than just drive—you’ll help our residents maintain their independence, attend important appointments, and stay connected to the community!

If you’re dependent, caring, and ready to make a difference one trip at a time, we’d love to have you join our team!

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc. Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community. Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. All other duties as assigned Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van. Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Qualification

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED
• Minimum – 25 years old
• Must have a valid DL
• Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area
• No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years
• DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving, No Traffic Felonies Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle
• Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
• Not more than one accident in 3 years
• Pass a drug screen and background check

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and understand job related instructions and manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and residents.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
• Must have successfully completed CNA training and maintain all CE to maintain certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.