Bus Driver - Full-Time Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Ensure the attainment of Victory Housing’s precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Provide scheduled transportation to seniors located at the assigned VHI assisted living communities.
• Provide appropriate assistance as seniors enter and exit the bus as needed. Utilize handicap lift as required.
• Support and assist residents during outings as needed.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with all staff members.
• Report resident behavior or physical assistance needed by residents to the appropriate director.
• The identification of resident status changes and communication to management is essential to the care of residents.
• Utilize fuel levels and maintain the vehicle in a responsible and safe manner.
• All inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs are the responsibility of the driver.
• Clean the bus inside and out. All trash is to be emptied, and surfaces sanitized following the completion of each trip.
• Maintain the bus. This includes getting the bus serviced as needed at the VHI approved repair shop.
• Submit all maintenance and repair work documentation to the Director of Assisted Living Operations for the master file.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in the bus to include current registration and insurance card.
• Report incidents/accidents immediately to Community Executive and Director of Assisted Living Operations.
• Be prepared to manage emergencies as they arise during transportation runs.
• Must be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Participate in resident activities when appropriate.
• Scheduled transportation may be necessary on occasion during weekends and holidays.
• Complete other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Community Executive Directors or Director of Assisted Living Operations.

Requirements

• Must have a current driver’s license in the state of Maryland.
• Driver’s license must be in good standing and free of any current or past violations regarding DWI or reckless driving.
• All drivers must be approved by Catholic Mutual to ensure insurance coverage.
• Must have no current or history of civil or criminal convictions including misdemeanors.
• Present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and tact in dealing with others.
• Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID-19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Benefits

Victory Housing offers a competitive benefits package, for full time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as retirement and paid time off.