Transport Driver

(Simpsonville Post Acute) Simpsonville Community Healthcare, LLC; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with match

PTO

Appreciation events

Leadership team

Team culture

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Simpsonville Post Acute, part of Simpsonville Community Healthcare, LLC, is hiring a Transportation Driver in Simpsonville, KY. You will transport residents to medical appointments and activities, assist with loading and unloading, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.

Qualities include a valid license, GPS familiarity, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and willingness to pass background checks and drug screens. We offer competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• Pass a drug screen and background check successfully, including driving record, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles.
• Transport residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities.
• Maintain interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe transport and a positive image.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and schedule maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

About Us At Simpsonville Post Acute, we believe in showing appreciation in ways that truly matter. From Acts of Service to Words of Affirmation and meaningful rewards, we've built a culture where our team feels supported, valued, and recognized every day. If you're looking for an opportunity to gain healthcare experience while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $14-$15/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Supportive leadership team
• Positive, team-oriented workplace culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for residents every day

Your day to day as a transportation driver:

• Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles.
• Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and to project a positive image in the community
• Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

An ideal transportation driver:

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Must have a valid DL and be familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• Pass a drug screen and background check successfully, including driving record CPR and First Aide Certified
• Be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late)
• Must have training and be able to demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress/Egress of Mobile Patients with Van, Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair, Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans
• Must be able to lift, transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 75 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
• Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.