Shuttle Bus Driver - Contingent

POSITION PURPOSE

Required to meet the various transportation needs of residents, provide and/or coordinate transportation for residents to and from appointments, recreational outings, and other outside activities in accordance with current, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.
• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, sanitary and attractive manner. Ensure established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing duties.
• Assist with transportation of residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc.
• Provide and maintain the daily appointment log to be used by resident when requesting transportation.
• Provide and maintain weekly sign up sheets for regularly scheduled runs (i.e., grocery store, malls, etc.).
• Coordinate van schedule by reviewing individual appointments on a daily basis, scheduling departure with residents.
• Incorporate weekly runs into daily scheduled runs.
• Coordinates information related to van schedule on an ongoing basis throughout the day with resident, facility staff, office staff, medical offices, etc.
• Advises supervisor and nursing staff of residents who exhibit difficulty in handling transportation responsibilities.
• Accept full responsibility for physical welfare of residents while utilizing van services.
• Maintains a monthly transportation schedule with Activity Directors to provide transportation to various community functions.
• Provide assistance to those residents with limited physical abilities (i.e., help into van, fold up walkers and wheelchairs, and load into van).
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, refueling, and maintain overall cleanliness of the van on routine basis.
• Maintains a log of van mileage on a daily basis.
• Maintains a record of van usage, resident location, and individual destination. Assist supervisor in planning, reviewing, and evaluating ways for improving the transportation system.
• Coordinate appointment and transportation utilizing outside services as appropriate (wheelchair vans, ambulance, public transportation, etc.)
• Coordinate staff to accompany residents needing assistance at doctor appointments or other appointments as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Chauffeur license required and must have a safe driving record.
• Medical First Responder Class or CENA license preferred.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism
• Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.