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The Cascades An Assisted Living Community

Driver

The Cascades An Assisted Living Community, Bethel, Connecticut, us, 06801

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A Great Place to Work Cascades is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Driver Part‑Time (up to 18 hours a week)

Sunday church run approx. 10am‑1pm

Monday & Tuesday 9am‑4pm

F endorsement is required.

Experience with medical transport or securing wheelchairs is preferred

What You’ll Do:

Drivers at our centers are responsible for safely transporting residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and other destinations. Your friendly demeanor and reliable service will ensure residents receive the medical assessment and care necessary for their rehabilitation and well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

Safely drives residents to medical appointments, outings, and other destinations according to assigned schedule

Adheres to traffic laws, regulations, and facility policies to ensure the safety of passengers and others on the road

Assists residents into and out of vehicle

Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs while driving

Communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff to coordinate transportation schedules and ensure resident needs are met

Communicates with administrative staff regularly to receive instructions or report delays and disruptions of service

Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle, performing routine inspections, refueling and immediately reporting maintenance needs

Keeps records of trips and behavior of passengers

If you’re a reliable and compassionate individual with an excellent driving history and passion for helping others, we would like to meet you! Join our team as a Driver where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cascades team enjoys:

Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You’ll Bring Qualifications of a Driver include:

Current driver’s license and excellent driving record is required

Previous experience in patient transportation or a similar role preferred

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations

Compassion, patience, and empathy in working with seniors

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:

Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.

Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post‑hospital care including several named “Best Of” by U.S. News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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