What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Aldersgate?
Why join Givens Aldersgate? Givens Aldersgate continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Aldersgate promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
What you'll get:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
Aldersgate is looking for a PRN CDL Driver to provide transportation to the residents of Aldersgate in accordance with the Department of Transportation regulations for Commercial Drivers and Aldersgate policies and procedures. In this role you will interact with residents, family members, and other disciplines.
- Schedule/Availability: PRN (As needed)
- Weekends (As needed)
What You’ll do:
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides transportation for Aldersgate residents cross-campus and off campus in accordance with facility policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Exhibits a working knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to a commercial driver’s license.
- Relays situations/problems concerning the residents, vehicles, other persons, etc. to appropriate staff, providing supportive documentation as appropriate.
- Perform pre-trip inspection prior to each trip and submit reports on a timely basis.
- Adheres to safety rules and regulations at all times. Take prompt and appropriate action when unsafe conditions are observed.
- Provide an atmosphere on the vehicles that is environmentally and emotionally pleasant for the riders.
- Exhibits a working knowledge of Aldersgate policies and procedures related to job tasks.
- Attends mandatory in-services and training as requested.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the infection control and exposure control plan.
- Adheres to the defined policy for the Bill of Rights for Nursing Home Residents.
- Accurately keeps co-workers and supervisors well informed on a timely basis, communicating through proper channels.
- Maintains confidentiality of communication and information related to residents, co-workers, etc.
What you’ll need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Interpersonal skills.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations (tracking mileage, making change, etc.)
- CDL
Compensation is $17.50 - $20.50 per hour based on experience.
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.
Salary : $18 - $21