What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver and Program Assistant position at Sevita?
Transportation Driver – Adult Day Care
Location: Charlestown, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Full-Time
Wage: $18/hour
Bilingual in English and Cantonese or Mandarin required.
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 Charlestown! 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 21 years old.
- Minimum two years of driving experience required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 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 Cantonese or Mandarin 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!
👉 Apply Today
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 all over the U.S.
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
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