COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Metairie

JOB OVERVIEW

"It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"- Sunrise Team Member At Sunrise, our Driver is responsible for providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

 Responsibilities:- Assists residents with any special needs during transportation; such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle and to the point of destination- Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed- Coordinates the activities of other Sunrise Senior Living team members who are performing in a driver assistance role, spotter or resident care capacity Qualifications:- Must be at least 18 years of age- Must have appropriate federal and state license such as a CDL (commercial driver's license) and chauffeur license and/or applicable license per state regulation with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations- Must be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures- Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate- Ability to operate a chair lift and secure regular and mechanical wheelchairs and scooters- Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrate initiative.