Transportation Driver

OPCO Skilled Management; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Heritage Wellness and Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is seeking a dependable Resident Transportation Driver to safely transport residents to medical appointments and other healthcare facilities. You will work closely with the nursing and clinical teams to ensure timely, comfortable, and secure transport.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and a compassionate, professional demeanor. CNA certification is preferred but not required; CPR/BLS training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Clean driving record preferred.
• Experience in medical or resident transportation is a plus.
• CNA certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule resident transportation based on appointment times and needs.
• Safely transport residents to and from doctor appointments, hospitals, and other facilities.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and transportation as directed by clinical staff.
• Report changes in residents' condition to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety, and manage mileage logs.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Professional

Compassionate

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Nurse Aide Training

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Now Hiring – Resident Transportation Driver

We're looking for a dependable, compassionate Resident Transportation Driver to join our healthcare team! This position is responsible for safely transporting residents to and from medical appointments, physician offices, hospitals, outpatient programs, and other healthcare facilities.

If you're a safe driver who enjoys helping others and providing excellent customer service, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Resident Transportation Driver Job Summary

The Resident Transportation Driver coordinates and provides safe, timely transportation for residents traveling to and from physician appointments, medical appointments, hospitals, outpatient programs, specialty clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

This position works closely with the nursing and clinical teams to ensure residents are transported safely, comfortably, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule resident transportation based on appointment times and resident needs.
• Safely transport residents to and from doctor appointments, hospitals, medical offices, outpatient programs, specialty clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
• Develop daily driving schedules based on resident appointments and transportation needs.
• Provide transportation for new or current residents returning from the hospital following discharge.
• Assist residents with safe entry, exit, loading, unloading, and transportation.
• Assist clinical staff with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and safely transporting residents as directed.
• Provide appropriate assistance to residents who require moderate to total assistance with mobility and transfers.
• Closely observe residents during transportation and report changes in condition to the nurse or clinical supervisor.
• Report changes or abnormal findings, including changes in consciousness, pain, bleeding, vital signs, behavior, or overall condition.
• Provide a timely report to nursing staff following resident transportation.
• Transport medical records and other required documents to physicians' offices and medical facilities.
• Communicate professionally with hospitals, physician offices, specialty clinics, healthcare providers, residents, families, and responsible parties.
• Promptly communicate appointment or transportation schedule changes to the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing staff, ancillary service providers, and responsible parties.
• Follow up as needed to ensure appointments and transportation services remain properly scheduled.
• Provide residents with adequate hydration during transportation and throughout the day according to individual resident needs.
• Protect resident privacy and personal property at all times.
• Follow all facility, transportation, infection control, and resident safety policies and procedures.

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Maintain the facility transportation vehicle in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Complete routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Ensure routine vehicle maintenance is completed as required.
• Maintain accurate mileage and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws and facility transportation policies.
• Prioritize resident safety at all times while operating the facility vehicle.
• Ensure residents are properly secured and transported according to facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Clean driving record preferred.
• Previous experience providing medical transportation, resident transportation, patient transportation, senior transportation, or healthcare transportation is a plus.
• CNA certification is preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program preferred but not required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), nursing home, long-term care, assisted living, hospital, rehabilitation center, or healthcare setting is a plus.
• Comfortable assisting residents with mobility, transfers, and transportation.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and compassionate.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nurses, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements associated with assisting and transporting residents.

Why Join Our Team?

At our facility, transportation is more than simply getting residents from one place to another. You will play an important role in helping residents access the medical care and services they need while providing a safe, respectful, and positive experience.

CNA certification is preferred but NOT required.

Heritage Wellness and Rehabilitation is equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.