(Transportation) Driver

Now Hiring: Driver (CNA Preferred) – Part-Time:
Location: 3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Part-Time Driver to join our team! This role is essential in ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our residents to appointments, outings, and activities.

Qualifications:

• CNA preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience working in a healthcare or nursing home setting is a plus
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Ability to assist residents with mobility needs

Stop by for Fresh Start Fridays—walk in and interview for one of our open positions! Join us every Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM. We look forward to meeting you!

At Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake, located at 3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That’s why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life.

We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Forest Lake, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives.Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Forest Lake!:

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

Affordable Health, Dental Vision Insurance (family options included)

Daily Pay -get paid when YOU want

401k with Company Match -plan of your future

Generous PTO, Holidays Sick Time -we value work life balance

Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth

Life Insurance Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you your family

Uniforms Provided Perks Programs -we've got your covered

Wonderschool Concierge Services -childcare made simple

Shift Differentials up to $2 an hour depending on location, position shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Purpose of Your Job Position:
The primary purpose of your job position is assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of Transportation Programs in accordance with current federal, state, local and DOT standards, guidelines and regulations, as well as Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures to ensure the medical, emotional, recreational, and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Job Functions:

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Transportation Driver Responsibilities
• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the transportation programs of this community.
• Assists in maintaining a good working rapport with other departments within the community, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies, to ensure that programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Keeps abreast of current federal, state and DOT regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendation on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Director.
• Coordinates with the Administrator or Resident Services to assist residents with transportation in compliance with medical and/or leisure needs.
• Communicates with Administrator or Resident Services for medical appointments to set up times residents should be ready to leave for their medical appointments.
• Maintains an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Meets with Administrator, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Alert for any change in resident’s condition. Reports to Administrator or Resident Services immediately.
• Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
• Transports residents for medical/dental appointments as scheduled by Medical/Transportation Receptionist.
• Transports residents for men’s haircuts, shopping, banking and social outings as scheduled. Load and unload groceries for residents after grocery shopping. Must have awareness of Social calendar and events scheduled at community.
• Assists and advises residents of safety measures loading on and off vehicles. Driver to wear safety belt while loading residents on and off vehicles.
• Uses caution while transporting residents to avoid motions that could be detrimental.
• In the event of an emergency (i.e. heart attack) does not remove resident, calls 911 for medical assistance. Upon return to community notifies the nurse on duty and Administrator immediately.
• Reports all incidents and accidents immediately.
• Ensures that all established safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Recommendations to the Administrator the equipment and supply needed.
• Checks gas, oil, antifreeze, brake fluids, platform and tire pressure on a timely basis to maintain the vehicle in good running order.
• Vehicles are kept clean and orderly at all times. Keeps vehicles free of loose objects which could fall or roll.
• Keeps chart on all incidents, mileage, gas used and number of residents transported daily. Weekly report is submitted to the Administrator in addition to a month-end full report.
• Emergency numbers are kept in all vehicles at all times.
• Safety check lists are completed before transporting residents. Vehicle safety equipment check lists done weekly. Turns both checklists in to Administrator.
• Turns in vehicle maintenance request form and receives approval from Administrator prior to performing maintenance on vehicles. Submits all invoices to the Administrator.
• Advises receptionist prior to leaving and upon returning with residents. Completes log of residents who board the bus, and leaves a copy with the receptionist. The original log stay on the bus, assuring all residents who left are returned.
• Reviews department policies and procedures, as directed, and participates in making recommended changes.
• Serves on various committees of the facility as may be directed.
• Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, change slips, reports, etc., and submitting to the Administrator as required.
• Staff Development
• Safety and Sanitation
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:
(1) Year CDL driving license preferred.

Must possess violation free MVR report.
Prefer training in first aid and CPT.
Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.