Transportation Driver - PACS : Job Details

At Cherrydale Post Acute we believe in planting roots. That's why we have many long-term staff members and a dedicated leadership team who's remained with us through thick and thin. Located in the heart of Greenville with 132 beds, we've recently welcomed a new management group and a fun, innovative Administrator who's looking to expand on an already fantastic culture. We'd love for you to join us in that pursuit. The cherry on top? We also offer:

• Competitive pay
• Staff appreciation throughout the year
• PRN opportunities within our network

Your day to day as a transportation driver:

• Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles.
• Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and to project a positive image in the community
• Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

An ideal transportation driver:

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Must have a valid DL and be familiar with GPS and local driving area.
• Pass a drug screen and background check successfully, including driving record
• Be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late)
• Must have training and be able to demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress/Egress of Mobile Patients with Van, Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair, Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans
• Must be able to lift, transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.
• Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.