Transportation Coordinator / Driver

Transportation Coordinator / Driver (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Hours: Monday - Friday

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all drivers to ensure transportation needs are met efficiently campus-wide. In addition, this role drives the medical van, small bus, and large bus to transport residents and tenants for appointments, pick up new admissions, provide discharge transport to patients' homes or assisted living facilities, and run lab specimens. The position also handles other regular route operations as assigned, ensuring safe, timely, and reliable transportation services for all campus residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers.
• Inspects vehicles, checks gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
• Complies with all traffic and safety regulations as well as vehicle specific safety specifics to secure each passenger in the vehicle.
• Parks vehicles in areas and in a manner that a resident/tenant can board easily and safely.
• Assist passengers in boarding and help with any luggage or equipment.
• Advise passengers to be seated while on vehicles.
• Regulate heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Report any delays or accidents immediately.
• Notifies drivers of availability and schedule restrictions in a timely manner.
• Maintains and updates the Transportation Calendar, ensuring all driving schedules, appointments, and route needs are accurately coordinated.
• Coordinates and schedules drivers to ensure coverage of all routes, appointments and resolves scheduling conflicts as they arise.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and values of Woodside Senior Communities.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents/tenants in a safe, secure environment.
• Observes care in ensuring the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data as required by HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
• Abides by all applicable statutes and regulations through compliance with the Woodside Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Completes requirements for in-service training.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accident / Critical Illness / Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required, as well as an acceptable driving history
• One to two years related experience strongly preferred