Transportation Driver

Juniper Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Gardens Center is seeking a dependable Transportation Driver to help residents reach medical appointments, community activities, and events. You will safely transport residents, assist with boarding, maintain neat vehicles, and follow safety procedures.

The role requires a valid license, a careful driving record, and excellent communication with residents, families, and healthcare providers. Healthcare setting experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean or minimal driving record.
• Safe and responsible driving history.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience transporting residents or in healthcare is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and coordinate residents’ medical appointments and transportation arrangements.
• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, community events, activities, and other destinations.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, equipped, and safely supplied before each trip.
• Follow all transportation and facility safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Complete transportation documentation and administrative paperwork.
• Assist with clerical tasks related to resident transfers and discharges.
• Report vehicle or safety concerns promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid license

Safe driving

Reliable

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Job description

Transportation Driver

Location: Juniper Gardens Center
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join the Team at Juniper Gardens Center!

Juniper Gardens Center is a member of the Alliance Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused, dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating a positive experience for our residents.

We are looking for a dependable and compassionate Transportation Driver to join our team. In this role, you will play an important part in helping our residents safely and comfortably get to medical appointments, community activities, and other outings.

What You’ll Do

• Confirm and coordinate residents’ medical appointments and transportation arrangements.

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, community events, activities, and other destinations as needed.

• Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle while maintaining their safety and comfort.

• Ensure the facility vehicle is clean, properly equipped, and safely supplied before each trip.

• Follow all applicable transportation and facility safety procedures.

• Communicate professionally with residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility staff.

• Complete necessary transportation documentation and administrative paperwork.

• Assist with clerical tasks related to resident transfers and discharges.

• Report any vehicle or safety concerns promptly.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid state driver’s license with no more than three (3) entries, including accidents, moving violations, and failures to appear.

• Safe and responsible driving record.

• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.

• Ability to interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize resident safety and comfort at all times.

• Previous experience transporting residents or working in a healthcare setting is a plus, but not required.

Why Join Juniper Gardens Center?

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Positive and Supportive Work Environment

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Excellent Training and Support

• Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Our Residents

• Be Part of a Team That Values Compassion, Respect, and Teamwork

Make a Difference Every Day

As a Transportation Driver, you’ll do more than provide transportation—you’ll help our residents stay connected to their healthcare providers, community, and activities that are important to them.