What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Per Diem position at Benchmark Senior Living?
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The Commons in Lincoln, a premiere CCRC campus of Benchmark, is looking for an experienced, full-time Driver to join our team! As a Van Driver, your main role will be to provide transportation services to our residents. You will be part o a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.
Availability: Per Diem on weekends
Responsibilities
- Maintain vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order
- Act as an Activity Assistant when on excursions - always stays with group except for when parking the van
- Transport residents to and from medical appointments, outings and shopping trips
- Monitors resident activity and alert staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety
Requirements
- Education – High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred
- Have a demonstrated interest in the elderly and be knowledgeable of servicing their needs
- Must have demonstrated activities/recreational experience
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Possess valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.
Salary : $18 - $19