Driver PRN

Job Posting: Part-Time / PRN Driver

Position Title: Driver (Part-Time / PRN)
Location: Cypress Ridge Care Center 1501 Skyline Drive Monterey CA 93940
Pay Rate: $23.00 $24.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time / PRN (As-Needed)

About Us

Cypress Ridge Care Center is dedicated to providing person-centered skilled nursing post-acute rehabilitation and transitional care in a warm supportive environment. We are looking for a reliable compassionate Driver to join our team on a part-time / PRN basis to safely transport our residents to medical appointments community outings and therapy sessions.

Job Overview

As a Part-Time / PRN Driver you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of residents to and from off-site appointments and activities. You will provide a welcoming respectful and secure experience assisting residents as they board and exit the vehicle while maintaining strict adherence to safety and traffic regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate facility vehicles (vans or transport cars) to transport residents to medical appointments treatments and recreational outings.
• Assist residents with gentle safe entry and exit from the vehicle including accommodating walkers or wheelchairs as required.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections (checking fluid levels tire pressure lights and brakes).
• Maintain clean vehicle interiors and exteriors scheduling routine maintenance or servicing as needed.
• Keep accurate daily logs of mileage trip destinations maintenance records and passenger counts.
• Coordinate scheduling with the Activities and Nursing departments to ensure seamless transport coordination.
• Exhibit patience empathy and professional communication when interacting with elderly or post-acute residents and their families.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License: Valid California Drivers License with a clean DMV driving record (Class C or higher as required by facility vehicles; no DUIs or excessive points).
• Experience: Prior experience driving professionally or working with seniors frail adults or in a healthcare/skilled nursing environment is strongly preferred.
• Skills:Strong knowledge of local Monterey/surrounding area roads and medical patient demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service to pass background checks physical exams and drug screenings as mandated by state healthcare regulations.
• Physical Demands: Ability to assist residents walk bend reach and occasionally help secure mobility devices.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.