Job title

Driver

Reports to

Staffing Director

Job purpose

As a community Driver your primary responsibility is to provide safe and friendly transportation for our residents in our retirement community, using one of our company vehicles. This individual will work closely with the Activity Director, Staffing Director, and Receptionists to coordinate the transportation schedule. There will be times when an Activity Assistant will drive residents to and from appointments and on outings.

Delegated responsibility to perform duties as stated in The Community Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely drives residents from the Community to appointments as scheduled
• Safely drives residents from the Community to scheduled activities and outings if needed
• Assist residents to the Community vehicle and assist them on and off the vehicle
• Ensure the Community vehicles are maintained in accordance with the owner’s manual, including proper oil and fuel
• Cleans interior and exterior of Community vehicles
• Responsible for maintaining Community vehicles registration
• Report any changes in resident’s activity participation as well as any physical, cognitive or emotional fluctuations, to the Health and Wellness Director or Life Enrichment Director
• Assist with delivering mail and packages to residents
• Promote teamwork, inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally
• Work as a team with care staff to address resident needs
• Assists team with activities, events, and functions when possible
• Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, families and co-workers
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates the Community philosophy to all residents and staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Staffing Director
• Report all emergency situations, reportable incidents, staffing issues and observable changes in resident behaviors and/or health status to their direct supervisor
• Places time off requests in through Paylocity and communicates with Staffing Manager regarding time off requests following community policy and employee handbook.

Qualifications and Experience

• Eager to Learn and to be a Part of a Strong Team
• Pass Background Check and Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check
• Pass Routine TB Test
• Able to use general office equipment and computer systems as required
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population, including people with dementia
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Skills Required

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
• Ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. Please wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to meet physical demands of lifting and moving over 30 pounds, sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Moving at a high pace for long periods of time. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado.

Hours and Dress Code

Non-exempt, hourly position. Full Time or Part Time. Some availability on weekends required.

Business casual which includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or close-toed shoe.