Job Description

Reports To

The Driver will report to the Program Director. The Driver position is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Job Overview

Provide transportation for residents on company sponsored activities and/or medical appointments. Please note, this position is in a long-term care/assisted living community.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00 and schedule is Sunday - Thursday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drives residents to and from their assigned destination in a safe manner
• Ensures the vehicle is inspected before each use to ensure it is safe and clean prior to leaving the community
• Ensures preventive maintenance and all other maintenance required, it performed in a timely manner
• Verifies that all passengers and their equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) are safely secured prior to departure
• Keeps an accurate record of all inspections, maintenance, and resident attendance
• Assist in resident activities within the community

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher level of education
• Must be 21 year of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a driving record that is in good standing
• Previous experience as a driver for seniors is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing is highly preferred.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.