Transportation Specialist

Join Our Team as a Transportation Specialist at Altoona Health & Rehab! Located at 6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL , Altoona Health & Rehab is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to our residents. We are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Transportation Specialist to join our team and help ensure our residents arrive safely and promptly to their appointments. As a Transportation Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our residents' health and well-being. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the company van and assist residents with transportation needs, ensuring safe, timely travel to medical appointments and other essential outings. Key Responsibilities: Safely Transport Residents: Drive the company van to transport residents to and from medical appointments and scheduled activities, ensuring comfort and safety at all times. Assist Residents: Provide physical assistance getting in and out of the vehicle, securing residents appropriately, and ensuring their safety throughout transport. Maintain Clean Driving Record: Follow all traffic laws and demonstrate safe driving practices. Vehicle Maintenance: Perform basic checks and notify maintenance of any issues to ensure the vehicle remains in proper working order. Coordinate Schedules: Collaborate with nursing and administrative staff to organize transportation schedules and minimize wait times. Emergency Preparedness: Follow all protocols in the event of an emergency while in transit. Qualifications: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Strong understanding of road safety and traffic regulations Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to physically assist residents with mobility needs Calm, patient, and compassionate demeanor Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed Prior experience in healthcare or senior living is a plus Benefits: Altoona Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off (PTO) Background Checks: As part of the employment process, all candidates may be subject to a background check. This check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks. The information obtained through these background checks will be used solely to evaluate your suitability for employment. Any discrepancies or false information provided may result in disqualification from consideration or termination if already employed. By applying for employment, you consent to the background check process as outlined above. Drug Screening: This organization is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug screening. Drug screening may include testing for illegal substances and certain prescription medications that may impair job performance or safety. Refusal to undergo drug screening or testing positive for prohibited substances may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination. By applying for employment, you consent to the drug screening process as outlined above. Notice of Nondiscrimination: This organization does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of services and benefits of its activities or in employment. This policy applies whether carried out directly by the organization or through a contractor or other entity. This statement complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 C.F.R. Part 80), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 84), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 91). Confidentiality: All information obtained through the background check and drug screening process will be kept confidential and used solely to evaluate qualifications for employment. Legal Compliance: Please note that the background check and drug screening policies may be subject to additional requirements or variations based on local, state, or federal laws. Disclaimer: This statement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment. Policies and procedures regarding background checks and drug screenings may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change at the discretion of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altoona Health & Rehab