Driver I

About the role

Drives automobile or van to transport residents of the facility to specified destinations according to resident needs and within transportation department guidelines and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Drives automobile to transport residents to and from their destinations
• Assists residents into and out of vehicle and loads and unloads baggage and packages as needed in a safe and effective manner
• Follows all Front Porch safety protocols
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for resident comfort
• Inspects vehicle daily before departure by using the pre-trip/post trip inspection form
• May load and unload resident’s walkers, wheelchairs or other mobility devices
• Maintains contact with residents or works with the receptionist in order to schedule, confirm, and adjust appointments as needed
• Arrives to work on time in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
• Keeps vehicle polished and in good operating condition
• Reports any maintenance problems
• Complies with local traffic regulations
• Reports delays or accidents
• Operates hands free cellular phone to communicate with various individuals to facilitate operations
• Performs miscellaneous errands as requested
• May be required to record billing charges to residents for services rendered
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness
• Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines
• Follows and ensures department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Wears safety equipment as required for the job
• Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings
• Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Requirements

• Class C California driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pay

$20.25 – $24.00 per hour