Assisted Living Driver/Transporter

Job Description:

Our goal each and every day is to provide care, comfort and respect to our residents. We are looking for an individual with skill, ability and compassion to fulfill our full-time Driver position to serve our residents. We believe that taking pride in everything we do for our residents is a calling.

Key Responsibilities:

· Drive residents to outings, health care appointments, banking and other activities as determined by the Activity Coordinator/Concierge and the Community Director.

· Assist residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle. Assist in loading packages, boxes, sacks, etc.

· Maintain checklist of passengers for each trip.

· Assist care and activity staff in accounting for resident whereabouts at all times.

· Properly secure the wheelchairs following the vehicle’s operating manual for this activity. Ensure that the clamps and safety belts are secured as required and both hand brakes of the wheel chair are engaged before starting the vehicle.

· Operate the wheelchair lift according to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer.

· Assist wheelchair bound residents not remaining in their wheelchair to bus seats and make sure they are secured by the seat belt. Fold the wheelchairs and firmly secure.

· Prepare the vehicle for operation by performing a pre-trip safety inspection at the beginning of every trip from the Community including tires and lights.

· Properly service the vehicle with the oversight of the Maintenance Director.

· Maintain the Vehicle Operating and Maintenance Log by noting when the vehicle was serviced, the mileage per trip noting beginning and ending mileage for each trip.

· Abide by all requirements set forth by the vehicle insurance carrier and local and state laws.

· Assist the Activity Coordinator as needed and all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Must possess 3-5 years of professional driving experience with a good driving record, which is defined, at a minimum, of: not having a DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding or multiple driving violations that suspends their license. This must be certified by the individual as part of the employment application and every six months of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Professional Driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lutz, FL 33548 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20