Resident Transporter Driver

Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alps at Wayne Rehab & Care Center is seeking a dependable Transporter to assist residents with internal transportation within the facility. You will ensure safe, reliable transport while treating residents with patience and dignity, following all policies and safety procedures.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule in a supportive team environment, with opportunities to gain experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience transporting patients, residents, seniors, or individuals with mobility needs is preferred.
• Healthcare, senior living, medical transportation, or customer service experience is a plus.
• Comfortable assisting individuals who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with mobility devices, including wheelchairs and walkers.
• Ensure residents are transported safely, comfortably, and on schedule.
• Follow all facility transportation policies and safety procedures.
• Complete required transportation documentation accurately.
• Communicate appointment schedules and transportation needs with facility staff.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility staff.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and respect privacy at all times.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to coordinate resident transportation.

Job description

Are you a dependable, compassionate person who enjoys helping others?

The Alps at Wayne Rehab is seeking a responsible and personable Transporter to assist our residents with internal transportation within the facility.

This is an important role within our team. You'll be responsible for providing safe, reliable transportation while treating every resident with patience, dignity, and respect.

Why Join The Alps at Wayne Rehab?

• MONDAY - FRIDAY schedule 8AM-4PM
• Meaningful work where you make a difference in residents' daily lives
• Opportunity to build relationships with residents and their families
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Stable healthcare setting
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation
• Be part of a team that values compassionate, respectful resident care

What You'll Do as Transporter

• Help residents with mobility devices, including wheelchairs and walkers
• Ensure residents are transported safely, comfortably, and on scheduleFollow all facility transportation policies and safety procedures
• Complete required transportation documentation accurately
• Communicate appointment schedules and transportation needs with facility staff
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility staff
• Maintain resident confidentiality and respect privacy at all times
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to coordinate resident transportation

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience transporting patients, residents, seniors, or individuals with mobility needs is preferred
• Healthcare, senior living, medical transportation, or customer service experience is a plus
• Comfortable assisting individuals who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Patient, compassionate, and respectful
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the facility team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to resident safety

The Alps at Wayne Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.