Driver

About The Glebe

The Glebe is a LifeSpire of Virginia community located in beautiful Daleville, Virginia. LifeSpire of Virginia is a nonprofit organization serving older adults through a variety of senior living communities throughout Virginia. The Glebe provides a welcoming community for residents while offering a range of services and support designed to meet their changing needs. As a member of The Glebe team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a community where the work you do directly impacts the daily lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from local medical appointments as directed.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Transport residents on return to The Glebe to their assigned units and submit all supporting paperwork with the nurse on duty.
• Implement Standard Precautions and dispose of infectious waste according to Virginia State Law.
• Respond to and act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Be aware of resident fall risk and respond to preventative measures to assist in fall reduction.
• Coordinate requested time off with the Transportation Coordinator within schedule policy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information.
• Maintain a neat, professional, and clean appearance.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Always extend courtesy and an attitude of cooperation while communicating with others.
• Adhere to all abuse policies and residents' rights.
• Report promptly to the charge nurse any pertinent information involving the resident.
• Attend in-services as required.
• Follow all infection control policies.
• Report all instances of abuse or neglect or other concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned in a prompt and cooperative fashion.

Working Hours

Drivers will work as scheduled, with varying duty start and end times dependent on the transportation schedule. One rotating week of on-call time as scheduled. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

General Qualifications

• Must possess a current driver's license in good standing through the state of Virginia.
• Appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles license required for driving the applicable vehicle.
• Yearly physical required if carrying a CDL license.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, and professional offices.