Delivery Driver - Hiring Now

Description :

The Phoenix at Union Hill is seeking a shuttle driver to join their team!

The Driver reports directly to The Program & Outreach Director.

Shift Details

Tuesday-Thursday; Occasional weekend days (I.E transportation to concerts)

PURPOSE

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents to their activities and appointments.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care

• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Reporting immediately to the Program & Outreach Director any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.
• Reporting immediately to the Program and Outreach Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
• Safe assistance and transportation of participants.
• Responsible handling of participant's personal belongings and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant's residence to the Center.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily gas-up and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
• If no transportation that day, may assist in helping support activity functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requirements :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk :

Hours at one time : 2 - 4

Total hours / day : 4 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit :

Hours at one time : 0 - 2

Total hours / day : 2 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive :

1 - 3 hours, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist : (Maximum lbs)

Frequency : 50 lbs

Occasionally : 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)

Frequency : 40 lbs

Occasionally : 70 lbs

Height of lift : 3 4 feet

Distance of carry : 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive :

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, strapping in residents, etc

Associate should be able to :

Bend : Frequently

Squat : Frequently

Kneel : Frequently

Climb : Frequently

Reach : Occasionally, 3 feet

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