Transportation Driver

Transportation Driver at Vi Living summary:

Provide non-emergency medical transportation for residents using community vehicles (van, bus, tram, sedan), assist passengers (including securing wheelchairs), coordinate schedules and appointments, and ensure safety and customer-focused care. Work weekdays with flexible hours, requiring a valid driver’s license for the vehicle class, CPR/First Aid, a clean driving record, and experience as a bus/van driver. Position emphasizes communication, patience, and sensitivity to older adults in a senior living community.

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What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Award-winning training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work

Vi at La Jolla Village is located at 8515 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego CA 92122

Non-Emergency Medical Transport Class B Driver w/ passenger endorsements

Monday-Friday (flexibility between 630am-530pm)

The Driver is responsible for transporting residents to and from appointments and outings using the community vehicles, which may include bus, van, limousine, sedan and trams. This position plays a pivotal role in connecting patients with vital medical services.

This position ensures residents receive all appropriate assistance during outings. Driver fulfills all operational tasks involving driving.

A typical day will include:

• Safely transporting residents from community to medical appointments
• On arrival at medical facilities, assists residents in exiting the vehicle and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas
• Managing own schedule to to ensure seamless care when coordinating appointments
• Expertly securing passengers, wheelchairs and other necessary mobile devices inside the vehicle
• Engaging in effective communication with residents, understanding their unique needs and concerns

• Qualified applicants are required to possess a minimum 6 months of experience as a bus/van driver.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license for vehicle class driven at time of hire.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be willing and able to become CPR and First Aid certified.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must possess and maintain a clean DMV driving record.
• Knowledge of the surrounding neighborhood area.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and the ability to deal with stress and the needs of older adults.
• Ability to use a client and customer- focused approach to problem solving and goal setting.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Keywords:

non-emergency medical transport, senior transportation, van driver, wheelchair securement, CPR certified driver, passenger assistance, community shuttle driver, ADA transport, safe driving record, appointment coordination