What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Community Driver position at Trustwell Living at Shelby Gardens?
POSITION SUMMARY: (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
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 DIRECTOR
POSITION 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.
- Ability to work every Tuesday and Thursday
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