Driver & Transportation Aide

Mountain View Post AcuteSNFWA; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain View Post Acute is seeking a Part-Time, Non-Exempt Transportation Aide to assist residents with safe transport to appointments and activities in Ellensburg, WA. A valid driver's license and GPS familiarity are required, with flexible scheduling to meet residents’ needs.

You will maintain vehicle cleanliness, logs, and coordinate maintenance to ensure safety and dignity for residents at all times. CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with GPS navigation and local driving routes.
• Ability to pass a background check and driving record review.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate appointments and activities.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and activities.
• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Use proper transfer techniques and secure mobility devices.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facility vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and coordinate routine servicing.
• Ensure resident safety during transportation and respond to changing situations.
• Maintain resident transportation logs and required documentation.
• Support residents with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS navigation

Flexible schedule

Safe driving

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reports To: Administrator

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Variable; flexibility required

Essential Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and approved activities.
• Assist residents with safe loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Utilize proper transfer techniques and safely secure wheelchairs and mobility devices.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facility vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and coordinate routine servicing.
• Ensure resident safety during transportation and respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and required documentation.
• Support residents with dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with GPS navigation and local driving routes.
• Ability to pass a background check and driving record review.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate appointments and activities that may extend beyond planned times.

Driving Requirements

• No traffic crimes within the past five years.
• No traffic felonies, multiple DUIs, Driving While Suspended (DWS), reckless driving, assault with a vehicle, or leaving the scene of an injury accident.
• No more than two moving violations within the past three years.
• No more than one accident within the past three years.

Preferred

• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely transfer, lift, and assist residents weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate transportation equipment throughout the workday.

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents by helping them remain connected to healthcare services, community activities, and enriching experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mountain View Post Acute is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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.