Van Driver (Casual)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Safely transports elderly and/or disabled persons door to door to medical, nutrition, shopping, and human services resources according to an assigned schedule.
• Performs the following tasks: checks the condition of the van prior to the trip by recording any mechanical defects, using the pre-trip inspection form; checks oil and tires; fuels; and maintains a clean vehicle.
• Notifies passengers they must secure their seatbelt.
• Operates wheelchair lift equipment and secures passenger’s wheelchair to restraining device to stabilize wheelchair, according to directions.
• Physically assists disabled and passengers requiring personal care into and out of vehicle and to and from their doors.
• Keeps a log of passengers, destination and nature of trips.
• Reports any injury to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor on the same day of the incident.
• Reports all accidents to the police and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor.
• Operates cell phone to communicate with Aging and Disability Resource Center staff.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Some skill in the operation of a passenger vehicle under all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to interact with elderly and disabled individuals.