Community Driver

Trustwell Living

  • Woodsfield, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 hours ago
POSITION SUMMARY:Drivers are responsible for transporting residents, staff, or handling deliveries in a timely manner, and may have to work nights and weekends to accomplish their duties. Drivers may also assist Maintenance in completing general work around the community.REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: * Transport residents, staff and/or packages to and from destinations
  • Arrive at destinations on schedule
  • Fulfill administrative needs as assigned
  • Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays
  • Use navigation applications to determine the best route, if available
  • Always interact with residents and staff professionally
  • Ensure that the community vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
  • Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed
  • Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date
  • Assist residents to transfer onto the vehicle and into seating
  • Operate van lift
  • Keep community vehicles clean inside and out
  • Complete motor vehicle check list prior to and after each trip.
  • Other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma.
  • A minimum of one year of driving vans for seniors.
  • Hold valid driver’s license in the state where the Community is located. Must have clean driving record and meet all other employee requirements.
  • Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Must function independently with minimal supervision, be flexible in scheduling, have personal integrity, be able to work effectively with residents, personnel, outside vendors, and other support agencies.
  • Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without exposing them to additional health risks.
  • May assist Maintenance Director in keep facility in compliance with government regulations including OSHA, Life Safety Code, and assisted living regulations, if applicable.
  • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
  • Must always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of activities and must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, carry, drive, pull, push, squat, bend, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, twist, grasp, and feel to perform assigned duties.
  • The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and frequent interruptions. May be subject to extreme weather conditions (i.e., temperatures below 32 degrees and over 90 degrees).
  • May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet resident and community needs.

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