Driver

Essential Functions:

• Observes safety regulations and requirements at all times

• Schedules routine preventative maintenance for vehicles and keeps vehicles in good repair at all times

• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles, inside and out

• Assists in gathering residents before and during outings and ensures the safety of the residents at all times

• 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

• Tracks gas purchases and submits bills to Dir. of Maintenance or supervisor as directed

• Maintains First Aid kit

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by Dir. of Maintenance and/or Dir. of Life Enrichment

• Exhibits a courteous, helpful demeanor at all times to provide attentiveness and respect to our residents and team members

• Helps to ensure that 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

• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership

• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

• Attends required community meetings and participates 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

• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

• Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education

• Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement in the state if required

• Must have a driving record acceptable to the company insurance carrier

• Minimum one-year experience preferred

• Must possess good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads

• Must be able to load and unload wheelchair-dependent residents in a safe, caring, and courteous manner

• Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of safe driving a must