Driver (able to work weekends)

Position Summary:

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

Requirements

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