Bear Mountain at Worcester, a skilled nursing facility, is looking for a passionate and experienced van driver. The primary objective for the Driver is providing safe, courteous, and on schedule transportation for our clients. Drivers are expected to work in conjunction with the Transportation Scheduler and Administrator to ensure that all clients are able to access transportation. The Driver will also represent the organization by being visible throughout the community.Clients are to be treated with respect, courtesy, and graciousness at all times. The Driver is expected to foster the best possible relations with volunteers, agencies, Hospitals, medical providers, clinics and the community. The effectiveness of this position is measured by an annual performance review and quarterly Care Van user satisfaction surveys.

Duties:

1. Follow Van schedules and communicate with the Transportation Scheduler regarding all aspects of clients’ transportation

2. Assist clients in a prompt, helpful, courteous, and compassionate manner

3. Assist the Transportation Scheduler with changes and pertinent information about clients

4. Communicate any vehicle maintenance needs to the Transportation Scheduler and Administrator

5. Ensure that vehicle mileage and maintenance logs are current

6. Assist Center staff with client support as needed or whenever scheduling permits

7. Attend and participate in community events as related to the provision of services to Residents.

8. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members who assist and go with Residents to appointments

9. Complete all reports required by the Administrator

10. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Transportation Scheduler is required to have a current, valid State issued driver’s license (Mass)

Have a clean driving record. And able to supple validation.

·Have prior experience driving a 14 passenger vans to transport clients to appointments preferred

·Van drivers must maintain their ability to drive legally and be physically able to assist mild to moderately disabled individuals with access of the Vans.

·Van Drivers must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds without difficulty and be able to push or support up to 300 pounds.

·Van drivers are expected to be helpful and assist clients with personal belongings as they utilize the vans for transportation.

·Van drivers should possess the ability to work effectively and patiently with individuals with age related, cognitive or physical limitations.

·Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Recognition Events

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