Bus Aide

Warm Hearth Village

  • Blacksburg, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Warm Hearth VillageA Nonprofit CommunityOur Mission: Fostering a person-centered approach to aging in an inclusive environment that redefines retirement.Our Vision: To nurture a transformative culture where people live and work in community, knowing their contributions are essential to our success.Our Values: Innovation, Community Collaboration, Passion, Inclusiveness and Ethics.Job SummaryThis position assists the Driver in providing safe transportation of residents, helps secures passengers in their seats; and assists resident boarding and exiting bus/van.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists and/or exiting the bus. The bus aide to greet the resident at the bottom of the bus stairs and assist (as required) the resident in boarding; bus aide will assist resident to ensure they get down the bus stairs safely.
  • Ensures each resident is transported in the proper manner.
  • Assists bus drivers with directions.
  • Assists the bus driver in maintaining a clean bus / vans This can include but is not limited to sweeping, picking up articles, and cleaning windows and seats.
  • Promptly reports incidents to the bus driver and supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Possession of a valid ID, driver’s licenses NOT, required.
  • General knowledge of the transportation of residents. Ability to operate the wheel chair lift. Ability to secure wheelchairs.
  • Excellent communication skills necessary to positively interact with residents. Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with fellow staff and residents.
Hiring Manager:Robbie Hickerson, Director of Housing. rhickerson@warmhearth.org or 540-443-3410

Warm Hearth Village