Driver & Transportation Aide

Mountain View Post Acute - WA; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain View Post Acute - WA in Ellensburg is seeking a Part-Time, non-exempt Transport Aide to move residents to appointments and activities. The role requires a valid driver’s license, GPS familiarity, and a flexible schedule to accommodate changes.

CPR and First Aid certification are preferred. You will maintain vehicle cleanliness, logs, and ensure safety throughout transportation while treating residents with dignity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

GPS navigation

Background check clearance

Flexible schedule

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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.