Driver, Medical ​/ Patient Transport, Transportation

Job Title: Driver (CNA Preferred)

Location: Syracuse, New York

Company Name: Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Company Slogan: The perfect setting to enjoy life.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Driver to join our transportation team at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. As a Driver, you will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, and exceptional transportation services to our residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity throughout their journey. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments, therapy sessions, hospital visits, community events, and other scheduled destinations
• Assist residents with entering and exiting vehicles using proper transfer techniques and mobility equipment
• Secure wheelchairs and other assistive devices according to safety regulations
• Ensure residents are comfortable and supervised during transportation
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, appointment schedules, and incident reports
• Communicate transportation schedules and delays with nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers
• Perform daily vehicle inspections, including checking fuel levels, tire pressure, fluids, lights, wheelchair lifts, and safety equipment
• Keep transportation vehicles clean, sanitized, and in good operating condition
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, or safety concerns immediately
• Follow all state and federal transportation regulations and facility policies

• Assist residents with transfers using gait belts, wheelchairs, walkers, and mechanical lifts as appropriate
• Monitor residents for changes in condition during transportation and promptly report concerns to nursing staff
• Provide assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, or other activities of daily living while away from the facility when necessary
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies while awaiting emergency medical services

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate wheelchair-accessible transportation vehicles
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Previous experience working in a long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare setting
• Experience transporting elderly or medically complex individuals
• Knowledge of safe resident transfer techniques and infection prevention practices

• Strong commitment to resident safety and exceptional customer service
• Ability to interact professionally with residents, families, physicians, and healthcare staff
• Knowledge of defensive driving principles
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb
• Lift, transfer, push, or pull residents and mobility equipment
• Operate wheelchair lifts and securement systems
• Sit for extended periods while driving
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care environment
• Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and varying weather conditions
• May require evening, weekend, holiday, or on-call transportation coverage

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education opportunities