1 Transportation Aide / Van Driver Job in Tucson, AZ
Sandstone Healthcare Group is Hiring a Transportation Aide / Van Driver Near Tucson, AZ
Sandstone is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Driver!
We are committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care to every resident. Sandstone is looking for individuals with the passion and initiative to provide excellent service to everyone who walks through our doors.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K
- Competitive pay, along with PTO
Schedule: Full-time
Hours: 9 am-5 pm
Responsibilities:
- Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
- Reporting immediately to the Transportation Manage any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.
- Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
- Safe assistance and transportation of participants.
- Responsible for handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center.
- Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
- Maintaining good rapport with the community.
- Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
- Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
- Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
- Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
Qualification:
- Prior experience in the transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.
- Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State.
- Fluency in English is required. Depending on the assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.
- Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
Full Time
$31k-40k (estimate)
04/28/2024
06/26/2024
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