Transporter

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking a Transporter – Skilled Nursing Facility to safely transport residents within the campus and to medical appointments, while supporting central supply operations.

The role requires organization, dependability, good communication with residents and clinical staff, and basic computer skills for ordering and inventory. You will help keep supplies stocked, organized, and accessible to care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, central supply, transportation, or long‑term care preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and transport residents and supply boxes as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good customer-service and communication skills when interacting with residents and staff.
• Basic computer skills for ordering, documentation, and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents within the facility and to outside medical appointments.
• Assist with wheelchair, stretcher, and transfer needs while ensuring resident comfort and dignity.
• Communicate appointment times, delays, or special instructions to nursing and administrative teams.
• Maintain accurate logs for all transports.
• Ensure transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers) is clean, safe, and functional.
• Order, receive, stock, and distribute medical and non‑medical supplies throughout the facility.
• Maintain organized and labeled supply rooms, ensuring all items are stored properly.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and monitor par levels to avoid shortages.
• Track supply usage, assist with cost-control efforts, and report any discrepancies.
• Clean, label, and store equipment in accordance with facility standards.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, substitutions, or delivery issues.

Skills

Resident Transportation

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Inventory systems

Ordering systems

Job description

Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center - Transporter – Skilled Nursing Facility

This combined role supports the facility by providing safe and reliable resident transportation while also managing central supply operations. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working directly with residents and clinical staff. This position helps ensure smooth daily operations by transporting residents to appointments and maintaining the facility’s medical supply inventory.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Transportation

• Safely transport residents within the facility and to outside medical appointments.

• Assist with wheelchair, stretcher, and transfer needs while ensuring resident comfort and dignity.

• Communicate appointment times, delays, or special instructions to nursing and administrative teams.

• Maintain accurate logs for all transports.

• Ensure transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers) is clean, safe, and functional.

Central Supply Management

• Order, receive, stock, and distribute medical and non‑medical supplies throughout the facility.

• Maintain organized and labeled supply rooms, ensuring all items are stored properly.

• Conduct routine inventory checks and monitor par levels to avoid shortages.

• Track supply usage, assist with cost‑control efforts, and report any discrepancies.

• Clean, label, and store equipment in accordance with facility standards.

• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, substitutions, or delivery issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, central supply, transportation, or long‑term care preferred.

• Ability to lift, push, and transport residents and supply boxes as needed.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good customer‑service and communication skills when interacting with residents and staff.

• Basic computer skills for ordering, documentation, and inventory systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Compliance notice (Florida): This position requires background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse. For more information, visit: info.flclearinghouse.com. This URL is provided to meet state posting requirements.