Transportation Driver

Job Summary

The Transportation Driver is responsible for providing safe transit for clients to and from Adult Day Centers, Personal Care Homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, medical offices, and their private homes.  It is vital that Transportation Drivers be comfortable working with disabled, elderly and clients from diverse backgrounds. It is preferred that Drivers are familiar with the service areas.

Essential Duties

• Drivers are expected to drive a wheelchair lift van
• Lifting people in their wheelchairs up or down stairs at the house’s door may be necessary.
• Drivers are expected to keep in contact with supervisor/dispatcher by using a cell phone.
• It is the responsibility of the Drivers to let dispatch know when they are picking up or dropping off clients.
• Drivers are responsible for getting directions for the following day’s pickups.
• Drivers are responsible for leaving ample time to arrive at pickups. If for any reason a pickup can’t be made at the scheduled time, Drivers are responsible for notifying dispatch in advance.