Transportation-Nursing Home-Friday and Saturdays only

Harborview Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career advancement

Job summary

Harborview Health Systems is seeking a Transportation Driver for a nursing home, responsible for safe transport of residents to medical appointments, therapies, and social activities. You will assist with mobility, ensure safety protocols, and maintain the vehicle and logs with a patient-centered approach.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, experience with passenger vans or equivalent vehicles, and a commitment to high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience driving passenger vans, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or buses preferred.
• Basic knowledge of senior care needs and safe transport for wheelchair users.
• Ability to lift, bend, and assist residents with mobility.
• High level of patience, reliability, and professionalism.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from appointments, therapies, and outings.
• Assist residents entering and exiting the vehicle using equipment as needed.
• Ensure residents are secured per safety guidelines before transit.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report maintenance issues.
• Coordinate transport schedules with nursing, therapy, and social services.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs for each trip.
• Exhibit patience, professionalism, and care with residents, families, and staff.
• Uphold company policies and transportation regulations.

Skills

Valid driver license with clean record

Passenger-van driving experience

Senior care knowledge

Mobility assistance

Patience and professionalism

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Transportation Driver – Nursing Home

Top pay and benefits!

Who we are

As a faith-based organization, our mission is simple but powerful: to care for the caregiver so they can in turn care for our residents.

We offer top pay and benefits in a positive work environment.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated Transportation Driver

What You Will Do

• Safely transport residents to and from scheduled medical appointments, therapies, social outings, and other destinations as assigned

• Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle, using appropriate equipment (e.g., wheelchair lifts, gait belts) as needed

• Ensure all residents are properly secured in accordance with safety guidelines before transit begins

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the vehicle at all times

• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report any maintenance issues promptly

• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and social services to confirm transport schedules and special needs

• Maintain accurate transportation logs and documentation for each trip

• Exhibit patience, professionalism, and care when interacting with residents, family members, and staff

• Uphold all company policies and state/federal transportation regulations

• Duties as assigned

What You Must Have

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL with passenger endorsement preferred but not required)

• Prior experience driving a passenger van, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, or bus (preferred)

• Basic knowledge of senior care needs, including safe transport of wheelchair users

• Ability to lift, bend, and assist residents with mobility needs

• High level of patience, reliability, and professionalism

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits - Things we want you to know

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch

  • DailyPay

  • Health Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or Cigna

  • Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Career advancement opportunities!