Position Summary:
Safely transports residents on routine scheduled shopping
excursions, appointments, Life Enrichment activities, and other
outings.
Essential Functions:
 Observes safety regulations and requirements at all times
 Schedules routine preventative maintenance for vehicles and keeps vehicles in good repair at all times
 Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles, inside and out
 Assists in gathering residents before and during outings and ensures the safety of the residents at all times
 Keeps records and schedules of individual resident requests
 Calculates group trip costs, obtains charge paperwork from residents and forwards billing to the Business Office Manager
 Records mileage and maintains vehicle log
 Tracks gas purchases and submits bills to Dir. of Maintenance or supervisor as directed
 Maintains First Aid kit
 Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by Dir. of Maintenance and/or Dir. of Life Enrichment
 Exhibits a courteous, helpful demeanor at all times to provide attentiveness and respect to our residents and team members
 Helps to ensure that all residents and passengers are safely buckled in their seats when transporting
 Understands protocol in reporting accidents and incidents to proper authorities when necessary
 Understands that talking or texting and using personal music devices while driving is prohibited
 The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
 The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
 Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
 Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
 Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
 Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
 Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
 Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis
 Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
 All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
 Must have a high school education
 Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement in the state if required
 Must have a driving record acceptable to the company insurance carrier
 Minimum one-year experience preferred
 Must possess good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads
 Must be able to load and unload wheelchair-dependent residents in a safe, caring, and courteous manner
 Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of safe driving a must