Driver CNA

Cantex; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision & supplemental

Job summary

Cantex in Gainesville, TX is seeking a compassionate driver to transport patients and residents to medical appointments, treatments, and activities within a healthcare environment. The role emphasizes safety, mobility assistance, and coordination with facility staff to support resident care and quality of life.

You will assist with boarding, wheelchair access, and daily vehicle readiness, while maintaining documentation and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Clear DMV driving record inquiry required.
• No outstanding criminal or civil citations.
• Must be a CNA with current CPR training.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in transporting patients or healthcare transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and residents safely to appointments and activities.
• Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and mobility needs.
• Maintain vehicle condition, logs, and related documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, infection control, and traffic regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report issues promptly.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for assignments.
• Coordinate transportation schedules with staff, patients, and providers.
• Assist with secure transportation of mobility equipment as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, families, and partners.
• Provide courteous, dependable, resident-centered transportation and safety.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

English communication

Customer service

Defensive driving

Ability to read/write

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Provides safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for Patients and residents to medical appointments, healthcare visits, community activities, and other approved destinations. The Driver supports resident safety, patient satisfaction, mobility assistance, and transportation coordination while ensuring compliance with facility policies, traffic regulations, and safety standards. This position plays an important role in supporting resident care and quality of life within a long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport Patients and residents safely and efficiently to appointments, treatments, activities, and approved destinations.
• Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, wheelchair access, and mobility needs while maintaining resident dignity and safety.
• Maintain vehicle condition, transportation records, mileage logs, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Follow established safety procedures, infection control protocols, transportation policies, and traffic regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, organized, fueled, and prepared for scheduled transportation assignments.
• Coordinate transportation schedules with facility staff, patients, residents, families, and healthcare providers.
• Assist with secure transportation of wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility equipment when applicable.
• Maintain professional communication and customer service when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and healthcare partners.
• Support resident-centered care by providing courteous, dependable, and compassionate transportation services.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Pass inquiry from DMV of driving record.
• Must have no outstanding criminal or civil citations.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Must have a current CPR Training Card.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience transporting passengers preferred.
• Experience in healthcare transportation, patient transportation, senior transportation, shuttle services, or related driving positions preferred.
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices, vehicle safety procedures, and transportation regulations preferred.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility needs and transportation

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.