Transport Driver Job Village of Lake Placid New York USA,Transportation

Location: Village of Lake Placid

Transportation Driver Overview

Location:

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY
- Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Status:
Full-Time

Salary: $16.51 / hr - $19.35 / hr

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Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Transportation Driver to join our team. In this important role, you'll help ensure our residents receive safe, reliable transportation to and from medical appointments, facilities, and other destinations while providing compassionate assistance throughout their journey. As a member of our team, you'll play an important part in supporting the health, safety, dignity, and independence of our residents.

Why

Join Elderwood?

Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff
Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees
Newly renovated 156-bed skilled nursing facility
Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
401k with 4% Company Match
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
Employee referral program
Supportive, resident-focused team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Transportation Driver

Position Overview

Transportation Drivers are responsible for safely transporting residents and patients to and from hospitals, medical facilities, appointments, and other destinations using an Elderwood vehicle. This includes assisting with the safe loading and unloading of residents who are transit disabled or wheelchair-bound, as well as securing passengers, personal belongings, and medical equipment for transport.

Skills/Competencies

Demonstrated commitment to resident safety and customer service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional in changing situations
Knowledge of local roadways, directions, and transportation routes
Knowledge of fleet vehicles and accessible transportation equipment
Ability to safely operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, securement systems, and related equipment
Understanding of the rights, needs, and appropriate care of transit-disabled passengers
Demonstrated attention to detail and safety awareness
Dependable, responsible, and punctual work ethic
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Basic reading and writing skills
Proficient in applicable safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
Genuine concern for the elderly and a patient, compassionate attitude toward residents

Responsibilities

Safely transports incoming admissions from hospitals to Elderwood facilities or non-affiliated facilities using an Elderwood Senior Care vehicle.

Safely transports medically stable residents/patients between medical facilities and other approved destinations.

Assists transit-disabled, wheelchair-bound, and other residents with safely entering and exiting the vehicle.

Ensures all passengers are safely assisted, positioned, and secured before departing for the destination.

Safely transports residents, personal belongings, and medical equipment as requested and appropriate.

Drives responsibly and safely to protect passengers and minimize damage or excessive wear and tear to facility vehicles.

Ensures assigned vehicles are maintained in safe operating condition, including appropriate fuel levels, cleanliness, tires, inspections, and other routine safety checks.

Promptly reports mechanical concerns, vehicle damage, or other maintenance needs to the Transportation Services Coordinator.

Complies at all times with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws, applicable NYS Article 19-A requirements, and the Woodmark Transportation Manual.

Communicates with pickup and destination locations regarding anticipated arrival times.

Notifies family members or designated…