Driver Orchards Assisted Living

Driver

The Orchard Assisted Living is seeking a Driver to safely transport residents for routine scheduled shopping excursions, appointments, Life Enrichment activities, and other outings.

• Safely transports residents on scheduled outings
• Observes safety regulations and requirements at all times
• Schedules routine preventative maintenance for vehicles and keeps vehicles in good repair
• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles, inside and out
• Assists in gathering residents before and during outings and ensures their safety
• Keeps records and schedules of individual resident requests
• Calculates group trip costs, obtains charge paperwork from residents, and forwards billing to the Business Office Manager
• Records mileage and maintains vehicle log
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and/or Director of Life Enrichment
• Exhibits a courteous, helpful demeanor at all times to provide attentiveness and respect to residents and team members
• Ensures all residents and passengers are safely buckled in their seats when transporting
• Understands protocol in reporting accidents and incidents to proper authorities when necessary
• Understands that talking or texting and using personal music devices while driving is prohibited
• Works in a safe and alert manner
• Exhibits ownership for associate’s and residents’ safety
• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Possesses a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements

• High school education
• Valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement in the state if required
• One-year experience preferred
• Good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads
• Able to load and unload wheelchair-dependent residents in a safe, caring, and courteous manner
• Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of safe driving

Benefits

• PTO
• Competitive Salary
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance if applicable
• and more!