What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Operator (Driver) - PT position at WESLEY WOODS SENIOR LIVING INC?
Job Details
Description
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Life Enrichment Director/Coordinator or appointed designee, the Vehicle Operator drives and accompanies residents and staff on organized trips off-campus. Assists in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and may perform other general physical plant preventive and corrective maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
1. Drives passenger bus or other vehicles for facility residents to attend off-campus events and outings including lunch trips, community outings, shopping etc.
- Accompanies and assists residents during community outings as requested by their supervisor.
- As assigned, provides driving services to other on-campus facilities.
- Assists residents and off the bus; assists with handling packages.
2. Maintains assigned vehicles.
- Operates facility vehicles according to specifications.
- Assists in the routine maintenance of vehicles according to established plans.
- Reports maintenance problems to supervisor for resolution.
3. Maintains appropriate records.
- Maintains attendance records for all off-campus outings.
- Maintains appropriate vehicle records including fuel and repair records.
- Ensures current validation of fire extinguisher.
4. May assist with program/facility set-up (e.g. tables, chairs) for on-campus department/facility activities as assigned.
5. May assist with general physical plant maintenance and housekeeping assignments as needed, including maintaining grounds, repairing equipment or removing trash.
6. Makes minor adjustments to doors, windows, closures, and locks. Patches holes, repairs ceiling and floor tiles as needed to maintain building appearance, make minor masonry and wood repairs.
7. Installs pictures, coat hooks and other wall hung furnishings as needed.
8. Participates in grounds work around the facility as needed. Operates facility vehicles and serves as Vehicle Operators as needed.
9. Complies with Wesley Woods’s standards of conduct and job-related behavior.
- Attends required courses and training.
- Participates in staff and task force meetings as requested.
- Complies with hazardous material management procedures, as appropriate.
- Complies with an annual employee health assessment.
- Maintains acceptable attendance standards.
10. Performs other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent. The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- One year of experience in a similar job driving 15-person mini-bus/van; geriatric and/or health care experience preferred.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License; No current violations within 5 years
- Must qualify as a driver according to Wesley Woods’s standards.
- Ability to lift at least fifty (25) pounds repeatedly; to bend, stoop and twist and push a wheelchair.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Working Conditions
Normal long-term geriatric health care residence and health care environments. May be required to drive in and be exposed to inclement weather. May work in physical plant conditions with exposure to hazards such as tools, chemicals, gas, electrical and HVAC.
Benefits
Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.
Conditions of Employment
All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu, TB testing).
All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.
About Wesley Woods
Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.
Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.
EEO / AA Statement
Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.
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