Flex-Shift Transportation Driver

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At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

We are an empowered primary care team, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

• Purpose Driven Career
• Competitive Pay
• Best-In-Class Medical/Dental Coverage
• Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
• Holiday Time Off with Pay
• Paid Community Service Day
• Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And much more....

The Transportation Driver will be an integral part of the Suvida Healthcare patient experience. This position is responsible for driving a wheelchair van to transport non-emergent patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers on a part-time, flexible shift basis. Additional duties include vehicle care and maintenance, and transporting patients during day trips using handicap-accessible vehicles. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the highest level of customer service
• Respecting and showing concern for all patients
• Responding promptly to shift engagement notifications and being available for flexible hours as needed
• Driving company vehicles to and from patient care facilities
• Assisting disabled passengers into and out of vehicles
• Securing wheelchairs with restraining devices during trips
• Reporting service disruptions to clinic staff or Center Director
• Performing vehicle cleaning, inspections, fueling, and maintenance scheduling
• Keeping records of trips, mileage, and accidents
• Alerting emergency services if needed
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license in good standing
• CPR/BLS certification (willing to obtain within 7 days of employment)

• Minimum age of 25
• Clean driving record in past 7 years
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• 5+ years of motor vehicle operation experience
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 2+ years healthcare transportation experience preferred
• Experience with wheelchair securing devices preferred
• Knowledge of local geography preferred

• Respond promptly to calls and report to work within a reasonable timeframe for flex shifts
• Be reachable by phone while waiting for shifts
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, reaching, and operating a vehicle are required. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Suvida Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics.