Van Driver

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Van Driver to join our dynamic nursing team. You will play a vital role in ensuring timely, safe, and efficient transportation for our residents. This position offers an energetic work environment where your driving skills, customer service expertise, and physical strength will shine. You’ll be the friendly face representing our company while handling various transportation tasks with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Operate a 7 to 14+ passenger vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle(s) are always ready for transport, including safety checks, first aid supplies, and updated resident emergency information sheets.
• Assist residents with entering and leaving the vehicle.
• Assist with baggage as needed.
• Enforce safety rules when traveling.
• Secure all necessary paperwork for appointments and deliver paperwork to appropriate persons.
• Transport residents to and from appointments, group activities, and other destinations.
• Service the vehicle with fuel, oil, necessary fluids, and maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Attend required in-services and orientation.
• Respond to residents' requests and other duties as assigned.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence transport activities.

Requirements

• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of servicing an automobile.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and stretching required.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of three years of driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license in PA with CDL P endorsements.
• No more than two moving violations in a three-year period on the driving record, as determined by the facility’s insurance broker.

Physical Demands

• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and carry objects.
• Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
• Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
• Must use good body mechanics.
• Must be able to type and use a computer.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person