Driver Part-Time

PACS; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time schedule

Training opportunities

Benefits & PTO

Job summary

Arvin Post Acute is seeking a dependable Part-Time Driver to transport residents to medical appointments and activities with safety and dignity. A certified CNA with a clean driving record and GPS familiarity is preferred, and flexibility is needed for late appointments and events.

The role requires a valid license, background check, and ability to assist residents with mobility and transfers. Competitive hourly pay accompanies this important community service position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified CNA with a valid license and active certification.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; insurability.
• Flexibility to work around appointments and activities.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments and activities.
• Assist residents entering/exiting vehicles and transferring to wheelchairs.
• Secure residents and wheelchairs inside vans; follow safety protocols.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and logs; report safety concerns.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Certified CNA

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

GPS navigation

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Driver - Part-Time

Arvin Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.48-$18.00 per hour, based on experience

Help Our Residents Travel Safely and Comfortably

Arvin Post Acute is seeking a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Driver to provide safe transportation for residents attending medical appointments, approved activities, and community outings.

The ideal candidate is a certified CNA with a safe driving history, excellent judgment, and experience assisting individuals with mobility needs. This position requires schedule flexibility because appointments and activities may occasionally run later than expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments, activities, outings, and other approved destinations.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting facility-approved vehicles.
• Safely transfer residents into and out of wheelchairs.
• Properly secure residents and wheelchairs inside facility vans.
• Use approved clinical transfer and mobility techniques.
• Support residents with patience, dignity, and respect throughout transportation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Inspect vehicles and promptly report safety concerns, damage, or mechanical problems.
• Maintain vehicle inspection and maintenance logs.
• Deliver vehicles for scheduled services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and repairs.
• Follow all traffic laws, facility policies, and resident-safety procedures.
• Maintain residents’ privacy and protect confidential health information.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, coworkers, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet facility automobile-insurance eligibility requirements, including any applicable minimum-age requirement.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required.
• Current CNA certification required.
• Must maintain all continuing education requirements necessary to keep CNA certification active.
• Must be familiar with GPS navigation and the local driving area.
• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Must demonstrate safe, clinically based transfer techniques for:
  • Assisting mobile residents with entering and exiting the van
  • Transferring residents into and out of wheelchairs
  • Properly securing wheelchair-bound residents inside the van
• Ability to make sound decisions while transporting residents who may be highly dependent on assistance.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Must be flexible with working hours when appointments or resident activities run late.

Driving-Record Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the facility’s driving and automobile-insurance standards, which may include:

• No disqualifying traffic crimes within the past seven years.
• No DUI, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, hit-and-run involving injuries, vehicular assault, or other serious traffic-related offenses.
• No more than two moving violations within the past three years.
• No more than one motor vehicle accident within the past three years.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and understand job-related instructions and manuals.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to respond professionally to questions from residents, managers, and coworkers.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and respond calmly to changing circumstances.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting residents with mobility. The employee must be able to lift, transfer, and mobilize residents weighing up to 70 pounds independently in the confined space of a vehicle and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Arvin Post Acute?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Part-time schedule
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits and paid time off based on eligibility and facility policy
• Meaningful work supporting residents’ independence and quality of life

Join Arvin Post Acute and help our residents reach every destination safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

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.