Transportation Associate

Join our team as a full-time Transportation Associate and make a meaningful impact by helping residents safely reach appointments and activities! Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with a rotating on-call commitment only every third weekend, typically requiring just 2-3 hours on Saturday, while Sundays are generally free.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the independence and well-being of older adults. Plus, work today and get paid tomorrow with PayActiv, giving you flexible access to your earned wages before payday!

Position Summary:

Provide the day-to-day transportation needs of the residents/tenants in accordance with established company policies and procedures, standards, and guidelines; current federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the campus; and as directed by the supervisor.

In this role you will:

• Perform transportation duties thoroughly and in a timely manner as assigned
• Coordinate transportation schedules with residents/tenants and other staff as needed, which may entail operating a 2-way radio, cell phone, or similar device to communicate with campus or other staff
• Drive a van or minibus to transport residents/tenants from an individual or central loading area to other destinations according to the assigned schedule
• Monitor and coordinate the cleaning and servicing of vehicles with fuel, oil, tire pressure, lubricants, tire rotation, and similar servicing needs

Qualified candidates will have:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record
• Must be willing and able to become CPR and first aid certified

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb in and out of vehicles for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles, including those using mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver wheelchairs and other mobility equipment

What's in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Paid drive time and mileage when working away from home-base assignment
• Flexible scheduling and competitive wage scales
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year
• Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
• A great culture where we live out our mission, "To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.