Transport Driver

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Reports To: Administrator

Overall Responsibilities:

The transportation specialist is to schedule and provide local transportation on a scheduled basis for residents of the community. When not transporting, will complete scheduled tasks as outlined by Administrator.

Job Responsibilities:

• Scheduling appointments.
• Driving residents to and from appointments and providing needed assistance to and from vehicle and buildings.
• Running errands for community staff as approved by supervisor.
• Responsible to keep inside and outside of vehicles clean at all times.
• Responsible to maintaining and checking vehicle fluid levels.
• Record and complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks for Administrator
• Maintain a good working relationship with all customers; including residents, family members, community, and vendors.
• Will not participate in gossip of any kind.
• Will conduct self professionally.
• Meet or exceed, the standards of appearance; comply with the sanitation rules, hygiene and health standards of community personnel
• And all other duties required by Administration.

Job Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Must be in good health and properly immunized against infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and diphtheria.
• Must provide written proof of recent TB test or obtain within two weeks of date of hire.
• Must be positive and encouraging and have the ability to motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, supervisors, and associates.
• Willingness to work with the elderly
• Must be positive and deliver a WOW experience through service
• Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers

Universal Precautions:

Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.

Physical Requirements:

Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting of (up to 40 lbs.).