Driver & Transportation Aide

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

Job summary

Mountain View Post Acute in Washington state is seeking a Part-Time, non-exempt Driver & Transportation Aide (Healthcare). You will transport residents to medical appointments and activities, assist with loading/unloading, and maintain safety and logs.

Qualifications include High School Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, GPS familiarity, and ability to pass background checks. CPR/First Aid is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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 beyond planned times.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and approved activities.
• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility vehicles.
• Use proper transfer techniques and securely position 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 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

Resident transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Driver & Transportation Aide (Healthcare)

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.