Driver

Driver

Position Title : Driver

Department : Activities

Reports to : Activities Director

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

General Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide transportation services to residents for activities or medical appointments.

Essential Duties

• Assists residents with loading and unloading from community-approved vehicles.
• Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of community vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late)
• Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for :
• Ingress / Egress of mobile residents with vehicle
• Transfer of residents into and out of wheelchairs.
• Properly securing residents wheelchairs into bays in vehicle.
• Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize resident weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside vehicle.
• Must be able to make complex decisions involving residents.

Qualification

Education and / or Experience

Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Minimum 25 years old Must have a valid DL Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area. No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years. DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving, No Traffic Felonies Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years Pass a drug screen and background check

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and understand job related instructions and manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and residents.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Must have successfully completed CNA or Caregiver training and maintain all CE to maintain certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note : Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.