Driver

Position Summary:   

Part time position - 20 hours a week.  Position also works in the maintenance department, painting, repairs, etc.

• Safely transports residents on routine scheduled shopping excursions, appointments, Life Enrichment activities, and other outings. 
• Essential Functions:  
• Observes safety regulations and requirements at all times
• Schedules routine preventative maintenance for vehicles and keeps vehicles in good repair at all times
• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles, inside and out
• Assists in gathering residents before and during outings and ensures the safety of the residents at all times
• Keeps records and schedules of individual resident requests
• Calculates group trip costs, obtains charge paperwork from residents and forwards billing to the Business Office Manager
• Records mileage and maintains vehicle log
• Tracks gas purchases and submits bills to Dir. of Maintenance or supervisor as directed
•  Maintains First Aid kit
•  Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by Dir. of Maintenance and/or Dir. of Life Enrichment
• Exhibits a courteous, helpful demeanor at all times to provide attentiveness and respect to our residents and team members
• Helps to ensure that all residents and passengers are safely buckled in their seats when transporting
• Understands protocol in reporting accidents and incidents to proper authorities when necessary
• Understands that talking or texting and using personal music devices while driving is prohibited
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Must have a high school education

Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement in the state if required

Must have a driving record acceptable to the company insurance carrier

Minimum one-year experience preferred

Must possess good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads

Must be able to load and unload wheelchair-dependent residents in a safe, caring, and courteous manner

Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of safe driving a must