Residential Transportation Driver
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Job Location:
Clinton Township, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Now Hiring - Multiple Openings Available
NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan provides rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Spinal Cord Injuries and Neurological Disorders.
Position Summary
The Residential Service Driver is responsible for safely transporting persons served between NeuLife residential homes vocational sites medical appointments community outings and other approved destinations. This role ensures safe loading and unloading of passengers compliance with Michigan traffic laws and company transportation policies and proper vehicle maintenance oversight.
This role may also function as a Direct Care Worker when operationally necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely transport persons served to and from NeuLife locations and approved community destinations.
- Assist individuals with entry and exit from vehicles including mobility assistance as needed.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (lights brakes signals mirrors tires fluid levels).
- Maintain cleanliness and fueling of assigned vehicles.
- Monitor passenger safety and appropriately address disruptive or unsafe behaviors.
- Communicate schedule updates delays or route changes to persons served and staff.
- Immediately report accidents vehicle concerns unsafe conditions or traffic disruptions to management.
- Maintain confidentiality of persons served in accordance with HIPAA and company policy.
- Complete required transportation logs documentation and incident reports per agency standards.
- Support residential programming or assist staff when assigned.
- Attend required trainings and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience required.
- Valid State of Michigan Drivers License with clean driving record.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care and teamwork.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent driving between NeuLife residential homes vocational programs and community locations.
- Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions during transportation duties.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
- Ability to bend stoop twist and reach without restrictions.
- Ability to lift push pull or transfer up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist with emergency evacuations when necessary.
- May require evening weekend or holiday availability.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Neulife is a leading residential post-acute rehab specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, and more. Regain your independence and quality of life.
