Part-time Driver

Job Title:       Part-time Driver/Transportation

Reports To:   Activities Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Basic Purpose:  This is a responsible position that involves driving residents to and from various locations, while assisting residents to and from or in and out of Woodlands’ vehicles.  This position does include some evenings and weekends for special events.

Job Summary:  Responsible for transporting residents to and from physician visits and other various activities (i.e. Pick up physician’s orders, etc.).  Assist residents into and out of the Woodlands’ vehicle.  Maintain a systematic method of resident appointments. 

Performs other appropriate related and unrelated assigned duties.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure/Certification:  Must have a valid West Virginia driver's license

Experience: 3 years driving experience, prefer experience with 15 passenger bus.

Zero Tolerance:  Successfully pass background and drug test.

All applicants must submit a resume' to be considered for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Read, write and speak the English language clearly
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to organize, document, and implement detailed records and forms
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Interact effectively with residents, guests, supervisors and peers
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly, and/or emotionally upset
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions and work practices to appropriate administrator
• Follow acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department dress code
• Possess a fundamental understanding of sanitation and cleanliness
• Ability to push a resident in a wheelchair
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance
• Provides assistance and works directly with staff, residents, family of residents, visitors, government agencies and the general public

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport residents to and from physician visits and other various activities (i.e. Pick up physician’s orders, etc.). 
• Assist residents into and out of the Woodlands’ vehicle. 
• Assist residents in a wheelchair from Woodlands' vehicle to waiting room of medical facility and back to vehicle after appointment, if requested
• Maintain a systematic method of resident appointments. 
• Ensure the safety and well- being of all residents while operating the Woodlands’ vehicles. 
• Be punctual arriving and picking up residents
• Maintain a clean driving record. 
• Participates as needed in special projects
• Deliver packages (mail, UPS, FedEx, etc.) to residents’ home/room.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment
• Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to maintenance such as lighting or equipment problems
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials
• Support an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment
• Respond to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from residents, visitors, other personnel, etc. within given time frames and within established policy
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires moderate physical effort: standing, grasping, balancing, carrying, bending, lifting, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and bending
• Occasional reaching above the head

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Level II Exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Work area is generally well lit and ventilated
• Work location varies within Woodlands Retirement Community
• May be required to work additional hours and rotate weekends, as dictated by the workload and staffing