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Community Driver - Part Time

Community Driver - Part Time

Watercrest Senior LivingFredericksburg, VA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our NEW community in Fredericksburg, VA is opening SOON!

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

  • THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
  • We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW .
  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
  • Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
  • Benefits & On-Demand Pay available! : This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

SERVANT LEADERSHIP :

Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Community Driver in our Senior Living Community assists with the overall Community Programming department to ensure the residents lives are enriched by offering a broad range of excursions / trips in a variety of settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Drives residents in community vehicles to medical appointments, shopping trips, dining excursions, museums, parks and other attractions.
  • Attends outings with the residents.
  • Assists residents in and out of company vehicle(s).
  • Ensures all resident outings are on time and residents are transported to and from the community safely.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of the community vehicle.
  • Maintains fuel level in community vehicles – refills gas tank as necessary.
  • Ensures maintenance schedule is followed for oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance.
  • Coordinates all repairs on community vehicles with the Environmental Services Director and the Resident Lifestyle Director.
  • Responds in a timely manner to requests from residents, families, and guests.
  • Participates as needed in daily programs, special events, and marketing efforts.
  • Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times.
  • Performs other related essential duties as assigned.

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
  • Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
  • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

    • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

  • High School Graduate or equivalent

    • EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Experience in senior living preferred
  • Safe Driving Record Required
  • Must be 21 years old and have at least 3 years of driving experience

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position :

  • Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
  • Able to drive
  • Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
  • Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
  • Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
  • Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
  • Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds

    • OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

  • Work in all areas of the community
  • Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
  • Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
  • Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
  • Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
  • Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
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