What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at Cogir of Vacaville?
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
What to expect...
Cogir Senior Living is hiring a friendly, customer-focused, and attentive Driver in our beautiful retirement community Cogir of Vacaville.
Our Driver will ensure the safe transportation of our residents to and from various destinations, such as appointments or activity group outings, assisting them with safe onboarding as necessary. If you are seeking a highly rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, and you're driven by passion for serving others, then look no further, and apply today!
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive wages, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow.
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Pay active - use your money before payday* /participating communities/.
- Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work, and more!
What will you do as a Driver?
- Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for the residents to and from various human service locations, work sites, educational institutions, medical facilities, grocery stores, drug stores, and others.
- Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift/stairs as needed; opening, and closing doors, and loading/unloading walkers and wheelchairs, as needed.
- Ensure resident safety and satisfaction are priorities, and account for the presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community.
- Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
- May be responsible for ensuring all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly per local and state policy.
- Follow and understand the rules of the road and transportation safety procedures.
- Maintain current driving license per state regulations to perform transportation services.
- Assist in the resident programs as needed with resident activities and special events set-up.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors!
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- A valid state driver's license (or a CDL license if applicable per state or local regulations).
- Clean driving record.
- A minimum of one year of driving in transportation services is preferred, ideally in the retirement industry (IL, AL, or MC), or medical field, with a proven track record of focus on customer service.
About COGIR Management USA:
Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.
At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!
Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!
