Driver for Senior community- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Part-time Job

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director and/or designee

OVERVIEW:

The Community Driver is responsible for the safe, reliable and timely transportation of our residents. The Driver respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport residents to and from appointments
• Provide transportation for the activities department
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles
• Some moderate lifting
• Scheduling appointments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business necessitates.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Meet the physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
• Confirm doctors’ appointments for customers and/or clients, when requested by management.
• Assist in arranging and providing transportation to/from appointments, community events, and others as needed.
• Ensure that the following items are in the transport vehicle prior to the start of the trip:
• Proof of Insurance
• Vehicle Registration
• Accident Reporting Form
• Disposable Camera
• Water
• Pen/Pencil and Writing Tablet
• Flashlight
• Fire Extinguisher
• Emergency Communication (cellular phone or radio).
• Monitor daily documentation and filing.
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when transporting residents and/or clients.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• You must have a valid state driver’s license with no more than three (3) entries; counting accidents, moving violations and failures to appear. All accidents are counted regardless of fault.
• You must have effective verbal and written English communication skills
• You must be compassionate and have a heart for serving others
• You need to be an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to work well under pressure
• You need to have a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to be cross-trained in other areas of the community
• CPR certification, a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Does not qualify as supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 82-Unit 88 Bed Assisted Living Community

This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.

• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.

• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:

• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.

• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is primarily local during the business day.