What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Legacy Senior Living?
The Dominion Difference!
Want to be a part of a team whose calling and purpose is to honor God through service to seniors? Our unique faith-based, culture-first model provides a supportive and engaging work environment.
We offer Lucrative and Exciting Benefits:
- Time and a Half on Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Chaplain Support
- Shift Differentials-up to $1.00 more/hour
Summary of Responsibility:
To provide safe and reliable transportation services for the residents, as structured by community management and in compliance with all laws and regulations.
Essential Duties:
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards for transporting residents.
- Drives the community vehicles in a safe, legal manner, obeying all traffic laws.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and resident representatives; observes residents for significant changes and adverse reactions or conditions on an on-going basis and submits information for resident records on an informative and timely basis.
- Keeps the Executive Director and Life Enrichment Director informed regarding any unusual incidents, operational concern, or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.
- Checks with the supervisor prior to beginning the first run for a quick briefing and update of the schedule for the day.
- Assists passengers into and out of the vehicle and, upon arrival at a destination, escorts the resident(s) into the location of their appointment/destination.
- Fulfills responsibility for the care and maintenance of the vehicles, including re-fueling, checking fluid levels, and having the vehicles washed.
- Performs transportation for errands related specifically to management needs and as requested.
- Assists other departments with programming and activities as needed.
- Works beyond normal working hours and days and in other positions temporarily, as necessary for effective resident care and community operation.
- Assists with community special events, including outreach to the greater community.
- Lives the Dominion Senior Living culture in all aspects of the position; demonstrates the Dominion Senior Living “L.O.V.E.” model and professionalism when interacting with residents, resident representatives, team members, and the general public.
- Engages in open communication within and between community departments and is cooperative.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings and required or optional continuing education programs.
- Assists in the evacuation of residents as necessary.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information and honors the residents’ personal property rights.
- Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director or Central Services.
Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- One to three years of similar driving experience is preferred.
- Experience with seniors and especially cognitively impaired seniors (those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia) is preferred.
- Must possess a current and valid driver's license and have the ability to meet approved driver requirements.
- Must have a general knowledge of basic auto mechanics and how to make simple repairs, change a tire, etc.
- Must successfully complete a CPR and First Aid course and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
- Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen and TB skin test is required.
- Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
Application Process: A review of all applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically through our applicant tracking system via the company careers page. The application should include the submission of a cover letter that highlights the candidate's interest in the role and experience that meets the requirements of the position, an updated resume, and the names, current company name, title, e-mail address, and phone number of three professional references.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or executive search firms.
EEO Principles
The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity as well as compliance with the law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other legally protected status or characteristic in the state in which a team member is employed by the Company. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment.
The Company’s personnel policies and actions seek to ensure that no discriminatory practice exists. The Company also makes its recruiting sources aware of this policy and will terminate relationships with any organization that refuses to subscribe to the same principles. By this policy, the Company wishes to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to maximize their contribution to the Company and to their own career goals. The intention behind this policy is to provide equal employment opportunities that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices, and individual dignity.
