Driver-Full-time

About the community

Riddle Village offers the best value among life care communities in the Delaware Valley. The community was developed to meet the retirement and healthcare needs of active, independent adults age 62 and older. Should it ever be needed, Riddle Village's lifecare protection plan provides access to the Community's health care services on-site, offering both assisted living and skilled nursing. In addition, Riddle Village offers all of the social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities a resident could want in a vital, thriving community. The Community is proud to offer residents several dining options, including fine dining, buffet, pub-style, and café service. With over 300 dedicated associates, Riddle Village's culture has a simple philosophy: "Smile and say hello, everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello.

About the role

The Driver provides safe, timely transportation to residents, guests, and designated visitors. This entails driving facility vehicles to local restaurants, shopping centers, physician offices, and other various locations, as well as special activities and events, as scheduled and assigned. The Driver will work in well-maintained, clean, and modern vehicles and may also work in a well-lit, well-ventilated building. The Driver may work during the day and night, and in varied weather conditions. The Driver will be subject to walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting, and may come in contact with chemicals associated with the maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.

• Drive facility vehicles to transport residents, guests, and visitors to scheduled destinations (restaurants, shopping centers, physician offices, events, etc.)
• Maintain vehicle logs, purchase fuel, and keep preventative maintenance and inspection schedules current for all facility vehicles
• Perform minor vehicular maintenance as needed
• Ensure the interior and exterior of vehicles are kept clean and presentable at all times, including washing vehicles
• Provide general assistance at the Concierge desk when asked
• Perform other related or unrelated duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet emergency or other specific situations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current Commercial Driver's License as required by the State of Pennsylvania
• Verifiable safe driving record
• Thorough knowledge of the metropolitan and surrounding area
• Genuine interest in geriatric care and belief in/upholding the philosophy of the facility
• Well-groomed appearance with a courteous, friendly, patient, and congenial manner at all times
• Previous transportation experience preferred
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Excellent customer service skills