Patient Bus Driver - Avamere at Waterford​/Three Fountains

Patient Bus Driver - Avamere at Waterford/Three Fountains

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: PATIE
028677

• Posted:
  January 8, 2026
• Part-Time

Avamere Three Fountains - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504 and Avamere Waterford - 760 Spring Street, Medford, OR 97504.

The Bus Driver will be responsible for safely transporting residents in a courteous and professional manner. This role involves operating the facility's bus or van, maintaining the vehicle, and ensuring a positive experience for residents during transportation.

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) Plan:
  After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:
  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

• This role works alongside our care team in transporting our new patients to our facility from local hospital settings. This can include assistance getting in and out of transport vehicle with or without wheelchairs.
• Pick up and deliver geriatric, frail and/or physically limited patients from designated hospitals in our specific wheelchair transport van.
• Assist passengers in and out of vehicle, and operate ramps, lifts and securement devices.
• Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for residents.
• Keep vehicles clean inside and out, perform minor maintenance on vehicle, and schedule major and periodic vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, fuel purchases, incident and accident reports, and vehicle condition reports.
• Respond immediately to accident and medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency providers arrive.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in this state, with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature. Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant a plus.
• Must present a professional appearance and reputation to represent Avamere and this facility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow English oral and written instructions.
• Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503.