Driver- Full-time Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Driver **SIGN-ON BONUS WITH GREAT PAY**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE TRANSPORTING ELDERLY**

Salary: $15- $20

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision

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.
• Have a current/active CPR certification, 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Does not qualify as supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 175-Unit 213 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:
  • Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes.
• 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.