Transportation Driver

Garden Spot Village•New Holland, PA

About The Position

Garden Spot Village is seeking an At Home Transportation Driver to provide safe, comfortable transportation for clients and help make their trips supportive and welcoming. The driver assists clients with appointments and other transportation needs, including helping them in and out of vehicles and accompanying them into appointments when requested. This position uses assigned fleet vehicles, including wheelchair vans, sedans, and non-CDL buses, and requires attention to client preferences, safety, and communication with the At Home team. The position uses flexible scheduling and requires a minimum of 16 hours per month and one weekend. Compensation is $16.50 per hour. Garden Spot Village describes its work as purpose-driven and grounded in compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Clear driving record with no moving violations in the last three years.
Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Ability to understand and identify with the Garden Spot Village At Home mission statement and philosophy.
Treat clients, family members, and peers with dignity and respect.
Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude.
Availability may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Flexible scheduling with a minimum of 16 hours per month and one weekend.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Review the daily transportation schedule, obtain directions, and plan a safe, direct route while taking client preferences into consideration.
Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with employees and residents.
Transport clients in assigned fleet vehicles according to their ambulatory requirements, including wheelchair vans, sedans, and non-CDL buses.
Complete and submit client transportation documentation accurately and on time.
Communicate openly with the GSV At Home Coordinator, Scheduler, and Director about client-related information.
Assist clients with transferring into and out of vehicles.
Escort clients who need assistance, including accompanying residents into appointments when requested.
Load and secure wheelchair-bound clients properly in the vehicle.
Ensure all clients are secured with seat belts.
Deliver papers to and from physicians’ offices and hospitals as necessary, and convey client instructions and special needs to medical office staff when requested by Garden Spot Village team members.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, keep vehicles clean, request repairs and maintenance as needed, and promptly escalate requests to the GSV At Home Coordinator and/or Scheduler.
Follow applicable laws and organizational policies and procedures intended to prevent sexual harassment and other illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.