POSITION SUMMARY

Parkside at Budd Terrace is hiring a full-time Ambulette Driver to transport our residents safely and comfortably to and from medical appointments•dialysis, wound care, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, and specialty follow-ups across the Atlanta, GA area. You will report to the facility Administrator and work alongside the nursing and social services teams who schedule each trip. Our residents are older adults living in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care (LTC) setting; many use wheelchairs or walkers, some are living with dementia, and nearly all of them will be riding with you regularly enough to know your name. Here is the honest part of the job: you will load and secure wheelchairs, wait at clinics longer than the appointment was supposed to take, and adjust your route when a discharge time slips. What we give back is a well-maintained wheelchair-accessible van, a predictable Monday-through-Friday day shift with no weekends, a scheduling team that builds your route instead of handing you a pile of addresses, and a nursing home where the transport driver is treated as part of the care team, not a delivery service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport residents to and from scheduled medical appointments in a wheelchair-accessible ambulette, following all traffic laws and facility routes Assist residents into and out of the vehicle using proper transfer technique, a gait belt, the wheelchair lift, and other assistive devices as needed Secure every wheelchair and occupant using four-point tie-downs and lap/shoulder restraints before the vehicle moves Make conversation with residents throughout the ride, check on how they are feeling, and help them feel at ease before and after appointments•this is a real part of the role, not an extra Escort residents into the clinic, sign them in when required, wait through the appointment, and return them to the correct unit and staff member at the facility Carry and return appointment paperwork, orders, and any durable medical equipment (DME) the resident travels with Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report mechanical issues, fluid levels, tire pressure, and lift malfunctions the same day Keep the van clean, fueled, stocked, and disinfected between trips in line with our infection control policy Maintain accurate trip logs and mileage records, and communicate delays or appointment changes promptly to nursing and social services Take the extra few minutes a resident needs rather than rushing the trip•safety and dignity come before staying on schedule

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Georgia driver's license in good standing•no commercial driver's license (CDL) required Clean motor vehicle record (MVR); driving history is reviewed as part of hiring At least 21 years of age with a minimum of two years of licensed driving experience Comfortable and confident operating a wheelchair-accessible van, including hydraulic lift and ramp operation Genuinely pleasant, patient manner and the ability to hold a warm, respectful conversation with older adults, including residents with hearing loss, memory impairment, or anxiety about their appointment Able to read and follow written schedules, route sheets, and appointment instructions, and to use a smartphone or GPS for navigation CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, TB test, and required immunizations as mandated for Georgia long-term care facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification•strongly preferred Prior experience as a medical transport driver, wheelchair van driver, or in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) Previous work in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living community, or hospital Familiarity with safe patient transfers, ambulation assistance, and activities of daily living (ADLs) Working knowledge of Atlanta-area hospitals, dialysis centers, and specialty clinics Bilingual (English/Spanish)

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

This is a full-time, day shift position: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break. No weekends and no on-call rotation. Occasional flexibility at the start or end of the day is helpful when an appointment runs long. The position is based on site at Parkside at Budd Terrace in Atlanta, GA 30329, with driving throughout metro Atlanta and the surrounding counties.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on driving and healthcare experience. Candidates holding an active Georgia CNA certification start toward the upper end of that range. Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement plan Employer-provided vehicle•no personal vehicle required and no mileage out of pocket Paid CPR certification and ongoing safety training Uniforms provided

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting and driving for extended periods, with frequent entering and exiting of the vehicle Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pushing wheelchairs across parking lots, ramps, and clinic corridors Pushing and maneuvering an occupied wheelchair and operating a hydraulic lift; assisting with transfers using a gait belt or mechanical lift with a second staff member when required Manual dexterity to fasten tie-downs, restraints, and seatbelts quickly and correctly Adequate vision and hearing to drive safely and to hear and respond to residents seated behind you Working outdoors in heat, cold, and rain while loading and unloading residents

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly through this posting with a resume or a short work history including your driving background. We review your motor vehicle record and are glad to talk with candidates who are new to healthcare transport but have a strong safe-driving history and the right temperament with older adults. The process is a phone screen, an on-site interview at the building, and a short driving check before an offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parkside at Budd Terrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and in the performance of essential job functions; please let us know if you need an accommodation to apply or interview.

Pay:

$18.00•$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person