What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation aide position at Harrison Senior Living?
Description
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At Harrison Senior Living, we pride ourselves on attention to the smallest of details, and to assure the highest quality of life for each individual.
We are dedicated to providing our residents with the very best in independent senior care and assisted living so their families can have peace of mind.
Our home-like atmospheres offer a comfortable environment with the security of knowing that exceptional care is being given at all times.
Harrison Senior Living is now looking for a Part-time Driver for our Coatesville location.
The Driver is responsible for providing safe and timely transportation to residents. This entails driving facility vehicles to local restaurants, shopping centers, physician offices and other various locations, as well as, special activities and events, as scheduled and assigned.
The Driver shall maintain vehicle logs, purchase gas, and ensure preventative maintenance and inspection schedules are kept current on all facility vehicles.
It will be necessary for the Driver to perform minor vehicular maintenance as needed and assure the interior and exterior of the vehicles are always kept clean and presentable.
This can include washing the vehicles. The Driver may be asked to provide general assistance to the front desk and to perform other related or non-related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency or other specific situations.
The Driver may work in the daytime and nighttime hours, and in varied weather conditions. The Driver will be subject to walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting.
He / she may also come in contact with chemicals associated with the maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Get to know the residents of the Community by communicating with resident, other team members and departments. .
- Participate in all required training, orientation, meetings and programs offered by the employer.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule.
- Transport residents to and from destinations safely.
- Maintain van / bus interior and exterior to be clean and ready to operate, and full of gas.
- Ensure the Company vehicle(s) is regularly maintained to meet safe operating standards
- Strictly follow and abide by all local and State driving laws to include always wearing a seat belt.
- Assist residents in and out of the van and to and from destination. Residents must wear seat belts while in the vehicle.
Make sure no one eats or drinks in vehicle.
- Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the core values of service, goodwill and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs.
- Main good Conduct at all times so as not to detract from or reflect adversely on the reputation of the property. Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manner.
- Communicate and channel to supervisor, all resident, personnel and other matters and information which could concern or be in any way beneficial to employer.
- While on duty, diligently and conscientiously devote your full and exclusive time and attention, your best sills and efforts to the discharge of your duties.
- Immediately report any, and all, driving accidents, mishaps, violations, citations, tickets, etc. to your direct supervisor.
- Perform such other tasks as may be required from time-to-time by the management of the property.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must possess a current Driver’s License as currently required by the State
- Must possess a clean driving record that will be approved by the Company’s insurance carrier and the Company’s standards.
Last updated : 2024-11-11
