Driver - PRN

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health - Good Samaritan is seeking a transportation driver to assist residents with appointments and activities, ensuring safety and confidentiality. You will handle equipment setup, scheduling, and communication with care teams.

The role requires a valid driver's license, 21+ age, and BLS certification or progress toward it, with DOT-compliant record-keeping and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 21+ with excellent customer service.
• Current valid driver's license and adherence to Sanford Health DOT medical guidelines.
• BLS certification required; if not, obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to appointments and activities as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate DOT records and internal reports.
• Set up and operate equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Screen and communicate scheduling conflicts to ensure smooth transportation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patient handling

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Details

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details

This position will be helping residents to doctor appointments, and different activities. $2.50/hr location premium

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.

EEO Statement

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

Accommodation Availability

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Company Overview

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 Overview

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.