** Van Driver**

** Homewood at Plum Creek**

** This position is a van driver who would transport residents to appointments. When not transporting this position works in the building assisting the nursing staff with stocking supplies, passing drinks to residents, serving meals and any other tasks assigned by the nursing department.**

Homewood, a leader since 1932 in providing care and services within a continuing care retirement community, is looking for individuals who wish to exhibit compassion and kindness in their daily work, and are ready to serve. We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. You too can discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work can make a difference in your life and in the lives of people around you.

**JOB SUMMARY:**

**To drive the van bus to functions as requested for resident functions.**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

- Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.

- Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.

- Drives the bus/van vehicle in a safe manner according to facility policy.

- Operates all functions of vehicles in a safe manner.

- Uses communication equipment for any routine or emergency situation.

- Promptly reports any and all suspected mechanical problems to the appropriate person.

- Maintains an accurate and current log (book) for each trip.

- Responsible for fueling vehicles after use. In some situations maintenance may be responsible for fueling. If maintenance performs the fueling then drivers will need to report and provide ample notice on a vehicle which is low in fuel.

- Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

- Co-workers who drive the 23 passenger bus are required to have their CDL license. Included with the CDL is the physical that must be passed and random drug screening per the federal requirements of the CDL.

- Able to drive the van/bus in rural or urban areas.

- Ability to drive the van/bus in a way that residents feel safe.

- Treats the residents with dignity and respect.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

** Assists in the loading and unloading of residents. May sit for several hours. Drives in various types of traffic/weather conditions, bending, lifting and loading small packages up to 50 lbs. several times throughout the shift, able to change tires and sitting for long periods of time.**