Shuttle Driver - Long Term Care

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health's The Sarah Community in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Shuttle Driver for a part-time day shift. You will transport residents safely between the facility and appointments, assist with entering and exiting vehicles, and maintain a timely schedule.

No prior experience is required; a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. A valid driver’s license with a clean MVR is required, and you may need to provide proof of auto liability insurance. BLS HCP certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent years of experience).
• No prior experience required.
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance meeting state requirements on hire and on request.
• Driving record must meet minimum state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle safely and informs supervisor of any accidents.
• Assists riders entering and exiting the vehicle; ensures safety.
• Supports Transportation department daily activities under supervision.
• Inspects vehicle daily for cleanliness and safety; maintains logs.
• Follows schedules and adjusts routes for changes; ensures timely pickups.
• Drives van to transport residents; uses wheelchair lifts and tie-downs properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-The Sarah Community

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to appointments and destinations. As a Shuttle Driver, you’ll assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle, including those with mobility needs, while ensuring a safe and timely experience.

Department:

Long Term Care

Schedule:

Part-time; scheduled 20 hour a week as a day shift

Job Summary:

Transports people from site while maintaining the assigned schedule.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates vehicle in a safe manner. Informs supervisor of any unusual situations or accidents immediately.
• Assists riders entering and exiting the vehicle. Complies with all traffic safety rules and regulations.
• Assists the department supervisor with the daily activities of the Transportation department.
• Inspects and maintains vehicle daily for cleaning and safety issues. Maintains accurate logs per required standards.
• Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determines safest and most efficient pickup and delivery routes.
• Drives specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to various destinations; assures that wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and that riders are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver’s License State of Issuance

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8050010225 TSC General Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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