Resident Transportation Coordinator

Burr Ridge Senior Living; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to deliver a structured, reliable transportation program for residents. The role includes driving, scheduling, and coordinating resident trips, with a focus on safety and service quality.

Responsibilities cover medical, recreational, and personal transport, system scheduling, and vehicle readiness, plus support for outings and programming while maintaining productivity during scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License (Class E in Missouri) and Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to safely operate passenger vehicles, buses, and mobility lift systems while assisting residents with mobility needs.
• Previous experience with older adults, transportation, or coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation services during scheduled work hours, including, but not limited to, coverage of designated medical transportation days (Tuesday and Thursday).
• Safely operate community vehicles to provide medical, recreational, and personal transportation to residents.
• Enter and manage transportation requests in our digital transportation management system, ensuring schedules are accurate and aligned with community transportation guidelines and availability.
• Maintain vehicle readiness by completing routine inspections and ensuring vehicles are clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
• Support the Entertainment & Programming team with scheduled outings and events, including planning, logistics, resident participation, and adherence to safety protocols and return schedules.
• During non-driving hours, provide community support as needed, including programming, interdepartmental support, and other operational tasks, maintaining consistent productivity throughout scheduled work hours.

Skills

Licensed driving

Mobility assistance

Resident communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Transportation management system

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to deliver a structured, reliable transportation program for residents. The role includes driving, scheduling, and coordinating resident trips, with a focus on safety and service quality.

Responsibilities cover medical, recreational, and personal transport, system scheduling, and vehicle readiness, plus support for outings and programming while maintaining productivity during scheduled hours.