Full Time Driver/Caregiver

This position requires balancing hands-on caregiving tasks with reliable client transportation. Candidates split their time efficiently, ensuring both personal care needs and timely appointment coordination are met, making it ideal for those who enjoy diverse daily responsibilities within community support.

Strong communication, attention to detail for documentation, and safe driving abilities are critical. Given the hybrid nature of caregiving and driving, adaptability and empathy toward clients with disabilities also enhance performance in this role within the local community.

Absolutely. Starting here offers hands-on experience with community living supports, opening doors to roles in behavioral health, supported employment, or care coordination. It’s a solid foundation for advancing within disability services or healthcare sectors.

Yes, they emphasize dual competencies in caregiving and transportation, along with meticulous billing and documentation skills. Their long-standing focus on intellectual and developmental disabilities means employees often engage deeply with clients’ individualized care plans.

ResCare combines caregiving with administrative tasks like billing and vehicle maintenance, not just driving or care alone. Their integrated approach supports a wide client base, providing a dynamic work environment distinct from agencies focusing on single-service delivery.

At $18.00 per hour, the wage aligns well with local caregiver and driver roles, reflecting the dual responsibilities and specialized care experience required. This pay rate is competitive for full-time hybrid roles in community living services within the region.

National City shows steady demand for multi-skilled caregiver drivers due to its aging population and disability support needs. Full-time roles combining driving and caregiving are less common, offering stable employment for those qualified and flexible.

Navigating peak traffic hours and coordinating timely client appointments amid urban and suburban routes requires strong time management. Familiarity with local roads and awareness of vehicle upkeep are vital to meet service expectations efficiently.

Beyond transportation, you’ll handle client scheduling, maintain billing documentation, collect and review logs, and monitor vehicle maintenance. This multifaceted workload demands organizational skills alongside compassionate caregiving.

Yes, while a high school diploma and one year of experience are preferred, candidates new to caregiving but with reliable driving skills and eagerness to learn may find this role a practical entry point into disability services.