Transportation Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As a Transportation/Driver at Accolade Healthcare, you will be responsible for transporting residents to and from appointments and outings in a safe and timely manner. This role requires excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to resident care and safety.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $16-$20 per hour

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits

• 401k with company match

• Generous Paid Leave Policy 

• Free uniforms after hire 

• Daily Pay partner

• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages

• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Transportation/Driver , your responsibilities include:

• Scheduling appointments with various healthcare agencies for residents.

• Efficiently managing multiple scheduled appointments to meet residents' needs.

• Providing transportation for resident outings.

• Scheduling vehicle maintenance as required by the Administrator and/or Maintenance Director.

• Ensuring the cleanliness of vehicles, both inside and out.

• Performing other duties as assigned to support the facility’s transportation operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel as a Transportation/Driver , you will need:

• A valid Illinois driver’s license.

• An insurable driving record with a safe driving history.

• The ability to pass a Healthcare Worker background check.

• Completion of annual resident transport safety training provided by the facility.

• Schedule flexibility, with the ability to accommodate weekend transportation needs.

• Be at least 21 years of age.