Transportation Driver & Senior Services Assistant

We pride ourselves on creating a warm and caring work environment for our employees! We treat one another with dignity, seek understanding and we value differences.

About us: The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters.

If the SNJM work environment sounds like what you are looking for, we invite you to apply for the position we have in our Campbell office.

What we offer: A competitive package for our employees, including:

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance - we pay 100% of employee-only premiums for full time employees
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year

About This Role:
This position works closely to provide direct personal and social support services, including assistance with transportation needs, relocation to appropriate care facilities, and social activities enrichment to the Sisters of the Holy Names living at Merrill Gardens, Saratoga Retirement Community and Cedar Creek Los Gatos.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides safe, friendly and reliable transportation services for Sisters to and from various medical facilities, shopping and for other needs as determined.

2. Assists Sisters in and out of vehicles, loading walkers and wheelchairs and utilizing the wheelchair lift as needed.

3. Fleet Vehicles: Performs scheduled maintenance of SNJM fleet vehicles, ensuring vehicles are fueled and cleaned. Coordinates smog checks for all fleet vehicles and ensures Disabled Person placards are valid.

4. Performs regular pre-trip inspection of vehicles. Ensures vehicles are safe for travel and immediately notifies supervisor of any concerns regarding vehicles.

5. Assists with weekly food/household shopping for Sisters and delivers supplies as needed.

6. Provides support for community events, including transportation, serving and assisting Sisters, including room set-up and purchasing of food, when necessary.

7. Assists with residential moves for the Sisters to include moving furniture, cleaning and interior upgrades as needed.

8. Maintain organization and cleanliness of designated storage areas in office and off-site storage unit. As appropriate, arranges for disposal and donation of excess items.

9. In coordination with the Director of Community Life/Activities, assist with planning field trips and other SNJM events including ordering rental vans, and other support as needed.

10. Transfer garbage/recycling containers from street back to office after weekly pick-up.

11. Occasional mail pick-up at post office.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum three years work-related experience providing similar services to elderly or disabled population preferred. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills related to small events and activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
• Must model SNJM Guiding Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and to respect professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the midst of change or re-direction.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of the aging, end of life care and women’s health issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 and other computer software programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet browsers. Ability to effectively use smartphone.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with SNJM Sisters, staff and external contacts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills to assure effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
• Ability to respond to emergencies appropriately and calmly.
• Ability to work patiently with Sisters who may have difficulty with hearing, mobility, eyesight, memory, etc.
• Ability to provide Sisters with transfer assistance to and from activities using SNJM Community vehicles.
• Must have a current, unrestricted driver’s license with verifiable excellent driving record.
• Must adhere to all SNJM safety and driving policies.
• Prefer at least one year of experience in the safe operation of car, passenger van, and minibus vehicles.
• Ability to work and drive in varied weather conditions and to read/comprehend maps and/or navigation systems.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Position requires both sedentary work in an office setting and travel/site visits to Sisters’ homes, residential and assisted living facilities and medical facilities.

· Must be able to safely and regularly push/pull boxes, furniture, or equipment. Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs. regularly; up to 100 lbs. occasionally with the use of appropriate equipment.

· Use of safe body mechanics in all areas of responsibility.

· Must be able to assist Sisters with transportation and with getting into and out of vehicles, including bariatric Sisters.

· Requires ability to lift/maneuver wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment.

· Must be able to consistently, regularly and safely bend, squat, stretch and maneuver to assist in securing wheelchairs, motorized scooters and other medical equipment in vehicles.

· Must be able to sit for extended periods while driving vehicles.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, including occasional evening and/or weekend hours
PAY: $25 per hour

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters with offices located in Oregon, Washington, California and Windsor, Canada.

SNJM is committed to continually building a workplace that exemplifies its values and vision of being hospitable to everyone. The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Holy Names visit: www.snjmusontario.org.