Shift Availabile: 

• Full-Time - Mon-Fri (8:30a-5p)

WE’RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!
Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor – which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults.

After all, residents aren’t guests in our community; we’re working in their home.
Position Title: Transportation/Medical Driver

Overview: The Transportation/Medical Driver will assist as needed with resident transportation in scheduled activities. This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Transport residents in company vehicle to and from medical appointments
• Physically assist residents into and out of vehicles
• Ability to lift wheelchairs and/or walkers into company vehicles when assisting passengers on and off buses/vehicles
• Obey all traffic laws and report violations to management immediately
• Adhere to strict schedule to provide timely service to residents
• Ability to transport residents to doctor appointments in an 8 or 16 passenger bus (as needed)
• Ability to communicate with elderly citizens in a respectful and patient manner
• Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in stressful or serious situations
• Promote and maintain professional image of The Village
• Knowledge concerning the location of physician / dental and medical offices
• Maintain cleanliness of company owned vehicles
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/family and facility information
• Respond to all fire alarms and assist in the evacuation of residents when needed
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor and attitude
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff
• Report any incidents and/or safety concerns to your supervisor immediately
• Perform other duties as required

You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• CPR & first aid certification preferred
• Valid Florida Commercial Driving License: Class “C” or higher and passenger endorsement
• Safe driving record and insurable under the company automobile insurance policy

We Have:

• Career advancement
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K plan with matching contributions, and more
• Associate recognition programs, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and associate scholarships

*Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits.

Environment: The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

Location: While our 104-acre campus has all the amenities of a small town, sometimes it’s nice to explore off campus. Just 10 minutes away, you’ll find shopping, theaters and restaurants. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities in the United States as well as Santa Fe College, recently ranked #1 community college in the US. Gainesville is highly recognized as a great place to live and work.

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