Job Description

Job Location: Messiah Lifeways - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055,

Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: Driver's License,

Job Shift: Varied,

Job Category: Transportation, Status: PRN (As Needed)

Hours: Flexible, based on available hours

Shift: Daylight

Help our residents get where they need to go—with safety, kindness, and a smile.

Messiah Lifeways is looking for a dependable, friendly Transportation Assistant to join our team.

In this PRN role, you will help residents, family members, team members, and guests travel safely to appointments, activities, errands, outings, special events, and more.

If you enjoy helping people, staying on the move, and making each trip feel comfortable and cared for, this could be a great fit!

What You’ll Do

• Safely transport residents and supplies using Messiah Lifeways fleet vehicles, including vans, cars, wheelchair vans, or buses.
• Assist residents with care and respect, including properly securing wheelchairs for safe travel
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, team members, and the Transportation Coordinator.
• Keep accurate mileage and time records and help maintain clean, well-stocked vehicles.
• Stay alert to safety needs, traffic laws, weather conditions, and emergency procedures.
• Pitch in with additional transportation needs, including occasional mornings, evenings, weekends, or special events.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• At least 18 years old.
• Friendly, patient, and willing to work with older adults.
• Customer-service focused with strong attention to detail.
• A safe, aware driver who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and in varied weather conditions.
• A clear and respectful communicator with basic computer skills or willingness to learn.

Why Join Messiah Lifeways?

As part of our Transportation team, you’ll do more than drive—you’ll help create moments of connection, independence, and peace of mind for the people we serve. Every ride matters, and so does the person behind the wheel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a Class B CDL Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with no more than one violation within the last five years.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.