Transportation Driver

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.50 - USD $19.50 /Hr.

Transportation Driver

The Ponce Health & Rehabilitation Center is looking for a transportation driver to join our wonderful team!

ABOUT THE PONCE - Located in St. Augustine, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Benefits:
Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason:
  Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Qualifications of the Transportation Driver:

• One (1) year experience operating a Company vehicle.
• Must possess class C driver’s license.
• Must have a CNA license
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to schedule and dispatch appropriate transportation to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand budgetary requirements and maintain appropriate PAR levels related to resident supplies
• Job requires minor lifting, walking, and bending.

Responsibilities of the Transportation Driver:

• Transport residents to medical appointments and recreational activities according to established schedules and allotted times.
• Assist residents entering and exiting the facility’s vehicle.
• Drive the facility’s vehicle to events and activities outside the facility, as necessary.
• Coordinate with facility medical and nursing personnel regarding transporting residents to scheduled medical appointments.
• Coordinate with Activities Director and Activities Assistant regarding transporting residents to scheduled activities.
• Ensure that emergency equipment (i.e., triangles, fire extinguisher, and first-aid kit) is available and in good working condition.
• Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs for the Facility’s vehicle.
• Assist in the moving and arranging of equipment and supplies to assure that the Facility’s vehicle is ready for scheduled appointments and activities.
• Maintain an incident and accident-free driving record.