Residential Transportation Driver

NeuLife Rehabilitation; Clinton Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan is seeking a Residential Transportation Driver to safely transport residents between homes, vocational sites, medical appointments, and community outings, while ensuring proper loading, unloading, and vehicle maintenance oversight.

Responsibilities include daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, adherence to Michigan traffic laws, maintaining logs, and assisting with mobility or events as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Safely transport persons served to and from NeuLife locations and approved community destinations.
• Assist individuals with entry and exit from vehicles, including mobility assistance as needed.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (lights, brakes, signals, mirrors, tires, fluid levels).
• Maintain cleanliness and fueling of assigned vehicles.
• Monitor passenger safety and address disruptive or unsafe behaviors.
• Communicate schedule updates, delays, or route changes to persons served and staff.
• Report accidents, vehicle concerns, unsafe conditions, or traffic disruptions to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of persons served per HIPAA and company policy.
• Complete required transportation logs, documentation, and incident reports.
• Support residential programming or assist staff when assigned.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Customer service

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Join our team as a Residential Transportation Driver!

At NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community committed to compassion, quality care, and supporting both our persons served and our team. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow professionally in a supportive, best-practice environment, we want you on our team.

The Residential Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting persons served between NeuLife residential homes, vocational sites, medical appointments, community outings, and other approved destinations. This role ensures safe loading and unloading of passengers, compliance with Michigan traffic laws and company transportation policies, and proper vehicle maintenance oversight.

This role may also function as a Direct Care Worker when operationally necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely transport persons served to and from NeuLife locations and approved community destinations
• Assist individuals with entry and exit from vehicles, including mobility assistance as needed
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (lights, brakes, signals, mirrors, tires, fluid levels)
• Maintain cleanliness and fueling of assigned vehicles
• Monitor passenger safety and appropriately address disruptive or unsafe behaviors
• Communicate schedule updates, delays, or route changes to persons served and staff
• Immediately report accidents, vehicle concerns, unsafe conditions, or traffic disruptions to management
• Maintain confidentiality of persons served in accordance with HIPAA and company policy
• Complete required transportation logs, documentation, and incident reports per agency standards
• Support residential programming or assist staff when assigned
• Attend required trainings and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience required
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License with clean driving record
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferredStrong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care and teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Frequent driving between NeuLife residential homes, vocational programs, and community locations
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions during transportation duties
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and reach without restrictions
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or transfer up to 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with emergency evacuations when necessary
• May require evening, weekend, or holiday availability

Join our team and make a real difference! Deliver high-quality, person-centered care while helping persons served achieve their unique goals in a supportive, best-practice environment.

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.