Resident Transport Driver

Jackson County Medical Care Facility • Jackson, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Transport Driver safely transports residents to and from medical appointments using the facility’s wheelchair van and bus. The role is primarily scheduled from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, though hours may fluctuate based on scheduling needs. When not completing transport runs, the driver may assist the maintenance team with light facility tasks, including painting and general upkeep. The position calls for someone calm, dependable, professional, and genuinely caring toward older adults.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Chauffeur's License, required before the first day of work.
• Clean driving record; an MVR check is required.
• Genuine warmth and patience when working with older adults.
• Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience transporting or working with older adults or individuals with disabilities.
• Experience operating wheelchair vans or passenger buses.
• Light maintenance experience.
• Painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from medical appointments in a wheelchair van and bus.
• Assist the maintenance team with light facility tasks, including painting and general upkeep, when not completing transport runs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective on Day 1.
• $30,000 life insurance through SunLife at no cost to the employee.
• Short-term disability through SunLife after one year at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental insurance options through Colonial Life.
• Defined benefit pension after eight years of service, described as having a guaranteed lifetime value of over $100,000.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per year for approved courses after six months of service.
• Additional retirement savings program.
• Paid time off accrued from day 90, increasing with tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed