Driver - Long Term Care - PRN / As Needed

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Howard Lake seeks a Driver – Resident Transport to move new residents from area hospitals to Howard Lake, MN, and escort current residents to activities. The role uses a small 15-passenger bus with safety as a priority.

The position emphasizes patient/resident handling, confidentiality, and excellent customer service, with DOT/MVR and BLS requirements in place. Shifts are typically weekday hours, with occasional weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills.
• Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards.
• Current valid driver's license is required; DOT/MVR checks apply.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Transport new residents from area hospitals to Howard Lake, MN.
• Transport current residents for activity outings.
• Operate a small 15-passenger bus and ensure safe operation.
• Maintain DOT-required records and reports as scheduled.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Skills

Driver's License

DOT/MVR Check

BLS Certification

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.09 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details.

Join our team at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake! Our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!

Seeking a Driver – Resident Transport

• Transport new residents from area hospitals to Howard Lake, MN and current residents for activity outings.
• Typical Transport Time: 3-4 hours per trip.
• Primary Driving Area: MN Twin Cities metro area and Howard Lake area.
• Vehicle: Small 15-passenger bus.
• Requirements
  • Driver's License (No CDL required).
  • DOT physical and annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Scheduling
  • Notifications typically come mid-morning for same-day transports.
  • Resident activity outings are planned in advance.
  • Primarily weekday hours, with occasional weekend/holiday transports.
• Estimated Hours: Varies week to week; typically 1-2 days per week.

Summary Combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling.

Job Description Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times. Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling. On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status. Works with all ages of patients/residents. Transports safely and as scheduled. Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition. Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy. Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and internal required reports. Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills. Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability. The employee must have a current valid driver's license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months. Training will be provided.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.