What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Driver position at Saint Joseph Villa?
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Driver is responsible for transporting Villa residents and personnel to assigned destination. Perform other duties as related to department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and review requests for daily trips from Nursing.
- Maintain proper gauge levels in vehicles. (i. e. fill gas tank when needed, oil, windshield fluid, etc.).
- Transport residents and personnel to hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other assigned places in a caring and safe manner, always representing the Villa in a professional and courteous manner.
- Insure residents are utilizing seat belts and wheelchairs are safely strapped according to the Villa’s policy and procedures.
- Provide assistance to residents with walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Use care in opening car doors and helping residents with stairs.
- Inform Director if vehicles need to be updated with listed inspections.
- Report malfunctions of vehicles or needed serviced check-ups to Director, designee.
- Determine arrival and departure times with both the designees of daily trip assignments and the resident(s) who are being transported.
- Report to Director or designee when no trips are scheduled in order to receive new assignment.
- Carry proper identification when operating a vehicle. (i.e., License, insurance, registration.
- Report any ticket or accident to the Director immediately.
- Assist residents, upon arrival and/or pick up at destination, as needed.
- Drive in a safe manner in accordance with State Driving Laws, obeying rules of the road.
- Maintain proper maintenance care of vehicles (interior/exterior) for cleanliness.
- Revocations and/or suspension of one’s license must be reported immediately to the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Human Resources.
- Arrive on time for appointments. As soon as possible, report any delays which might have occurred.
- Act as pall bearer on occasion and work on grave preparation, as needed.
- Receive work orders from the Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager
- Remove trash from various locations in the facility, the incinerator room, and the basement.
- Sweep and mop fire towers.
- Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
- Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
- Clean light fixtures and vents, as necessary.
- Wipe down all equipment in basement.
- Keep equipment in good condition, i.e., scrubber, vacuum cleaner, etc.
- Ensure all deliveries to the loading dock are delivered to Materials Management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
STANDARD | EXPECTATION |
Spirit of Unity and Teamwork | Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them. |
Respect | Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly. |
Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building | Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships. |
Communication | Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns. |
Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship | Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job. |
Compassionate Care and Service | Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community |
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Valid and current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- One (1) year experience in driving, in all weather conditions and in both city and residential areas.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Heavy physical effort
- Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Balance of sedentary/mobility work
- Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
- Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
- Frequently transports residents
- Ability to communicate verbally.
- Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
- Must be able to write legibly.
- Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Driver.
- Movement of the neck for motions associated with operating a vehicle.
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