Driver

Driver - Full Time

Western Slope Health Center
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour | Full-Time
Job Summary

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and compassionate Driver to join our team! The Driver plays an important role in supporting our residents by providing safe, reliable transportation to medical appointments, facility-approved activities, and community outings.

The ideal candidate is responsible, patient, flexible, and committed to maintaining resident dignity, comfort, and safety throughout every trip.

This position requires experience with resident transfers, wheelchair securement, and safe transportation practices in a skilled nursing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Safely transport residents to scheduled medical appointments, approved activities, community outings, and other authorized destinations.


* Assist residents with safely entering and exiting facility-approved vehicles.


* Assist with transferring residents into and out of wheelchairs and securing wheelchair-bound residents safely in vehicle wheelchair bays.


* Demonstrate competency in safe resident transfer techniques, including vehicle ingress and egress, wheelchair transfers, and proper wheelchair securement.


* Follow established resident safety procedures and approved transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility needs.


* Exercise sound judgment when transporting residents with varying levels of physical and cognitive dependency.


* Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of facility vehicles, including interior and exterior cleaning, to ensure safe, comfortable transportation and a professional image in the community.


* Monitor vehicle maintenance logs and coordinate regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, and other necessary services.


* Conduct appropriate vehicle safety checks and promptly report maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions.


* Maintain accurate transportation records and follow facility policies regarding resident transportation.


* Communicate professionally with residents, families, facility staff, and medical offices as needed.


* Maintain a flexible schedule when resident appointments or approved activities run longer than anticipated.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience


* High school diploma or GED required.


* Must be at least 25 years of age, subject to applicable law and facility requirements.


* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.


* Familiarity with GPS navigation and local roads and destinations.


* No disqualifying driving offenses within the previous seven years, including DUI, driving while suspended, reckless driving, or specified serious traffic offenses, subject to applicable law and individualized review.


* No more than two moving violations within the previous three years.


* No more than ...