Resident Transportation Specialist

Garden Healthcare; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Team environment

Job summary

Prestige Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Transportation Driver to help residents get to appointments, therapy, and community outings. You will assist with mobility, perform vehicle checks, and collaborate with nursing and scheduling staff to ensure smooth, on-time trips.

The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and customer service, with training provided for wheelchair-accessible transport and CPR/First Aid as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with wheelchair-accessible or medical transport vehicles is a plus but not required (training provided).
• Strong communication skills and a caring, resident-first attitude.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting residents to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and outings.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, including mobility aids.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and report issues.
• Maintain logs of trips, times, and pick-up/drop-off details.
• Coordinate with nursing and scheduling staff to keep appointments on time.
• Ensure residents are buckled up, comfortable, and safe during travel.
• Keep the vehicle clean and ready to roll.
• Follow infection control and confidentiality guidelines.
• Provide calm, kind support to residents during trips.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience with wheelchair-accessible,

Excellent communication

Compassionate

CPR/First Aid (bonus)

Job description

Prestige Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Transportation Driver to help residents get to appointments, therapy, and community outings. You will assist with mobility, perform vehicle checks, and collaborate with nursing and scheduling staff to ensure smooth, on-time trips.

The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and customer service, with training provided for wheelchair-accessible transport and CPR/First Aid as a bonus.