Patient Transport Specialist: Safe, Caring Rides

Castle Healthcare; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Transportation Driver to shuttle residents to hospitals, clinics, and activities in a safe, professional manner. You will assist residents with boarding and seating, secure mobility devices, and help with groceries while ensuring vehicle upkeep and timely reporting of logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and an appropriate passenger vehicle license. DOT physicals are required, and prior bus/van driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Active Illinois Driver's License required.
• DOT compliant physical and annual physician's statement for older drivers.
• Experience as a bus/van driver preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to hospitals, offices, dialysis centers, and residences safely.
• Assist residents with boarding, seating, securing wheelchairs/walkers, and groceries.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate schedule progress to facility and operate GPS/radio/cell as needed.
• Prepare and complete activity and vehicle report logs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

GPS navigation

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class C license with passenger endorsement

Class E license for smaller vehicles

Job description

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Transportation Driver to shuttle residents to hospitals, clinics, and activities in a safe, professional manner. You will assist residents with boarding and seating, secure mobility devices, and help with groceries while ensuring vehicle upkeep and timely reporting of logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and an appropriate passenger vehicle license. DOT physicals are required, and prior bus/van driving experience is preferred.