Transportation Driver - Cape Verdean Speaking

MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their own homes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.

Transportation Driver - Adult Day Care

Location: Dorchester, MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift Full-Time (40 Hours)
Wage: $18/hour
Bilingual Required: English / Cape Verdean or Portuguese

No weekends. No evenings. No on-call shifts!

Would you like to work in a rewarding environment with a supportive team? Join us as a Transportation Driver for our Adult Day Health Program in Dorchester! This is your chance to make a meaningful difference every day by ensuring safe, reliable transportation for the individuals we serve - helping them stay connected, active, and engaged in their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and dependable transportation between participants' homes, day centers, community programs, and appointments.

• Assist passengers with boarding, securing, and off-loading at all destinations.

• Use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques when providing assistance or transfers.

• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, complete daily maintenance checks, and report any service needs.

• Support day program staff with participant care, activities, meals, and general assistance.

• Offer compassionate help with daily living needs, including hygiene and bathroom assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old.

• Minimum two years of driving experience required.

• Valid driver's license, registration, and insurance.

• Prior experience driving vans or transporting passengers preferred but not required.

• Must pass a background check prior to hire.

• Reliable, responsible, and compassionate with excellent communication skills.

• Bilingual in English and Cape Verdean or Portuguese required.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Package for full-time employees.

• Dayforce Wallet: Work today, get paid tomorrow!

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays starting on day one.

• Bonus and Referral Programs - earn rewards for referring great people!

• Access to employee discounts through Sevita's "Perks at Work" program.

• Be part of a caring, mission-driven organization that values your contribution.

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team!
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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.