Bus Driver

Prestige Care • Bend, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver coordinates and plans resident transportation and operates a van or bus to take residents to activities, appointments, and events. The role supports a safe, comfortable, and welcoming community for residents and their families.

The driver follows Prestige Care’s dress code, wears a nametag, identifies themselves to passengers, and carries a working cell phone. They maintain a current state driver’s license, know where vehicle insurance and emergency equipment are located, and demonstrate how to use that equipment. The driver safely transports people with disabilities in accordance with company policies, including use of appropriate seating restraints, and follows applicable motor vehicle laws and regulations.

The role also includes courteous interactions that respect residents’ dignity, confidentiality, and rights; promptly notifying the Executive Director of accidents, damage, injuries, or behavioral incidents; completing a trip log for each trip; and completing weekly vehicle inspections and reporting needed repairs or adjustments. Prestige describes a home-like, team-oriented work setting and opportunities to pursue operational or clinical roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, current driver’s license in the state.
• Valid commercial Class C driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
• Knowledge of area streets and locations.
• Must meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles, including passenger vans and buses.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience transporting residents or patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan resident transportation.
• Operate a van or bus to transport residents to activities, appointments, and events.
• Follow the Prestige Care dress code, wear a nametag, identify yourself to passengers routinely, and carry a working cell phone.
• Carry a current state driver’s license and know the locations of insurance documentation and emergency equipment, including the fire extinguisher, road flares, emergency road equipment, and cellular phone; demonstrate proper use of the equipment.
• Transport people with disabilities safely and follow company transportation policies and procedures, including use of appropriate seating restraints.
• Immediately notify the Executive Director of any accident, damage, personal injury, or behavioral incident occurring during a trip.
• Follow local and state motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations.
• Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and resident rights.
• Complete the Vehicle Trip Log at the time of each trip.
• Complete a weekly Vehicle Inspection form and report identified repairs or adjustments to the Executive Director for immediate resolution.

Benefits

• Welcoming, home-like work setting with like-minded healthcare providers.
• Career development and advancement opportunities, including potential progression into operational or clinical roles.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED