Driver (On-Call)

Essential Job Functions

• Safely transports residents to and from scheduled destinations—including appointments, outings, and community events—ensuring each trip reflects Eskaton’s Welcoming and Empowerment values.
• Provides assistance to residents entering and exiting vehicles, including operation of wheelchair lifts and securement of mobility devices, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Engages residents respectfully during transportation, supporting conversation and connection consistent with Eskaton’s person-directed approach.
• Adapts to individual mobility needs and provides physical assistance with care and professionalism.
• Maintains awareness of each resident’s well-being during trips and reports any health or behavioral concerns to the Director of Resident Services promptly.

Vehicle Maintenance, Safety, and Compliance

• Performs and documents daily vehicle safety inspections, including completion of checklists before and after operation.
• Maintains proper fuel, oil, and fluid levels, and ensures vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and ready for use at all times.
• Collaborates with Maintenance for routine service, repairs, and preventive maintenance; promptly reports safety or mechanical issues.
• Completes and maintains accurate records such as mileage logs, safety inspections, maintenance reports, and trip sheets.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal transportation regulations (e.g., Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code) and Eskaton’s internal safety policies.
• Handles vehicle incidents, accidents, or emergencies according to Eskaton procedures and completes required reports promptly and accurately.
• Operates vehicles in a manner that ensures resident safety, comfort, and confidence at all times.

Resident Experience & Service

• Responds to resident transportation requests in a timely, respectful manner, creating a positive and reassuring experience before, during, and after each trip.
• Takes initiative to resolve transportation-related concerns or ensures appropriate follow-up by the Director of Resident Services.
• Communicates clearly with residents, families, and staff about transportation schedules, routes, and any changes that may affect service.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:
• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
• Fostering excellence in everything we do
• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
• Full compliance with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Compliance with Eskaton’s post-offer, pre-employment testing requirements (criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test, and health screen)
• Signing an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver’s license; ability to operate large vans safely and skillfully.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• No moving violations or preventable accidents within the past three years.
• Prior experience transporting older adults or individuals with mobility challenges preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

• X Light Work
• Erecting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Compensation

Starting pay ranges from $19.40 per hour - $24.44 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.