Transportation Coordinator

Maplewood Senior Living; Southport (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to safely move residents in community vehicles, delivering a high level of service to residents and families.

The role emphasizes daily scheduling, communication with program staff, and adherence to safety and emergency procedures. The position requires a valid Class F license, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate a van lift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Class F state driver's license.
• Clean driving record required.
• Experience in a driving position preferred.
• Ability to operate a van lift and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Transports residents to medical appointments, activities, and shopping in community vehicles.
• Reads transportation schedule and ensures appointments can be met.
• Schedules resident appointments with Program Director as needed.
• Communicates if unable to meet scheduled resident appointments.
• Assists with unscheduled transportation needs in emergencies.
• Monitors resident activity to ensure safety and reports issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class F driver's license

Clean driving record

Tools

Van lift operation

Vehicle safety checks

Job description

Reports To: Activities Director

Summary: The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for transporting residents in community owned vehicles in a safe, secure, and timely manner. She/he provides an outstanding customer experience to residents and families to ensure a high level of satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands using the community owned vehicle.
• Reads the transportation schedule daily and assures scheduled appointments can be met
• Partners with Program Director and other managers to schedule appointments for residents as needed
• Communicates effectively and timely if unable to make scheduled resident appointments
• Available for unscheduled transportation needs in an emergency
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to ensure resident safety
• Completes routine vehicle inspection checks and informs Program Director and/or Executive Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed
• Ensures community vehicles are clean and tidy
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures
• Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans
• Participates in department meetings as scheduled
• Completes required monthly in-services
• Completes other duties that are assigned by management team

Compliance & Safety:

• Follows emergency procedures as trained and instructed
• Understands safety practices and procedures including the safe operations of wheelchairs, lifts, and other assistive devices
• Refrains from using cellular phones while transporting residents except during emergency situations. Understands that texting is strictly prohibited while operating a community vehicle.
• Ensures residents are safely secured in community vehicles before operating the vehicle

Communication:

• Displays a professional and pleasant demeanor with residents, associates, families and the greater community
• Represents the community and company favorably in all interactions
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with supervisor and other associates
• Advises supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Has current Class F state driver’s license
• Maintains clean driving record
• Demonstrates experience in a driving position
• Able to operate van lift and to follow instructions
• Able to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, bending, and stooping and contact with residents
• Able to push residents in wheelchairs, reposition residents, and move assistive devices for residents as needed
• Able to spend long periods of time on feet or driving and can react quickly in any situation

Micellaneous:

• Required to complete driver trainer as scheduled
• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• May be required to work extended hours
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental statusIn good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Criminal background check required
• Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment