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 maintenance of assigned vehicle (including cleaning and oil changes).
• Organize and manage the daily transportation schedule.
• 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.
• Maintain regular, ongoing and timely records of contacts with residents and vehicle use.
• 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.