What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Transportation Associate position at Penick Village?
Penick Village is looking to hire a Lead Transportation Associate to join the Resident Services Team!
At Penick Village, we make each day great for one another. It is what we do! We pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture, where employees stay for years because they enjoy the work, the people they work with, and the company culture. We are looking for a compassionate and caring individual who wants to make a difference in people's lives by providing exceptional customer service to our residents and family members.
Our Southern Pines community is brought to life by talented people committed to providing residents with top-tier service and a vibrant lifestyle bring our Southern Pines community to life. We also believe that it is never the wrong time to do the right thing for our staff members. In addition to competitive pay and chest-swelling satisfaction, we offer:
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/life/disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee recognition programs
- Discounted staff meals
- Scholarship opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments
- Provide excellent customer service to your residents and their families.
- Assist patients with getting in and out of the vehicle, and with any necessary equipment.
- Keep accurate records of patient pick-up and drop-off times.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of the vehicle.
Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
- Highschool diploma or GED equivalency
- Minimum of 3 years driving experience operating similar vehicles in the US.
- License type and endorsements must be appropriate for the vehicle they are operating.
- License must not be suspended or revoked.
- Foreign licenses are unacceptable.
- Must pass a pre-employment driving record check and maintain an excellent driver's record for DMV records review.
- Must meet the requirements for Penick Village's insurance carrier for liability coverage.
- Ability to successfully train and operate 14-passenger vehicles, to include wheelchair tie down.
- Ability to evaluate and respond to driving situations including, but not limited to, inclement weather conditions, road construction, abrupt stops, and heavy traffic flow.
- Ability to pass CPR and First Aid training.
- Computer and keyboarding skills.
This normal work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime and weekend may be required
