Transportation Specialist-Driver

About the role

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community in East Lansing, MI. We are currently seeking a Transportation Specialist-Driver to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to residents for approved appointments.
• Maintain regular, ongoing and timely records of contacts with residents and vehicle use.
• Communicate daily with team regarding who is being transported to and from appointments. Propose schedule adjustments.
• Communicate with the assisted living, wellness, nurse, and Center for Health Rehab teams on scheduling appointments.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation to and from appointments for residents.
• Monitor resident transportation assistance needs and modify vehicle used or assistance provided. Provide/recommend adaptive devices for transport.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance functions, including car washes, internal cleaning and timely oil changes. Communicate any other maintenance that is needed. Inspect vehicles at the onset of each shift for cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

• Possesses a current and valid drivers license with an excellent driving record. Chauffers license required.
• Prefer CNA certification and experience in an acute care, long-term care, assisted living community or other related health care setting.
• Ability to deal tactfully and communicate with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted role. Ability to work independently to ensure maintenance repairs, issues are resolved appropriately and safely.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts and extended or flexible hours, as necessary.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively.

Qualifications

• Prefer CNA certification and experience in an acute care, long-term care, assisted living community or other related health care setting.
• Ability to deal tactfully and communicate with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted role. Ability to work independently to ensure maintenance repairs, issues are resolved appropriately and safely.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts and extended or flexible hours, as necessary.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively.

Benefits

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if Full Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Transportation Specialist-Driver will be scheduled to work around 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday with afternoon availability.