Part Time Wednesday & Saturday Community Van Driver - Senior Living (No CDL Req)

Islebrook Village is Maine's newest senior living community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments for rent. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic part-time employees to join our resident services team as Community Van Drivers.

Summary

The Community Van Driver is a part-time employee who is responsible for transporting residents in the community vehicles to medical appointments and outings. Islebrook Village has a 12-passenger, handicap-accessible van with a wheelchair lift as well as an SUV that can be driven by community employees without a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the clinical and resident services team to maintain a schedule of residents' medical appointments and ensure that all needs can be met without conflicts.
• Assist residents in boarding and de-boarding the bus safely, using safe transfer techniques when needed. Also assist residents with any packages or personal items they may need to transport.
• Drive residents to and from various outings, personal and medical appointments as needed. Ensure that each trip is safe and comfortable for the residents.
• Maintain the community vehicles in a safe and operational fashion. Ensure that regular maintenance and checks are done (i.e. oil changes, brake inspections, tire maintenance, annual registration and inspections, etc).
• Perform daily safety and preparedness checks to ensure that the vehicles are safe to operate and ready for use. Ensure that all necessary supplies (i.e. tire jack, first aid kit) and resident information are on board as needed before departing the community.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the community vehicles, both inside and out.
• Keep logs of trips completed and passenger manifests.
• When not operating community vehicles, the drivers should be prepared to assist other departments with needs within the community, such as event setup and cleanup, light maintenance and housekeeping, delivering packages to resident apartments, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to residents, personnel, and community operations.
• Support or participate in resident-centered activity programs, projects, committees, meetings or other events as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED are required.
• A valid Maine driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, including adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that include a proficiency in email and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Minimum of one year of customer service, reception, and/or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Maine background check is required.

Physical Requirements

To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands/arms, bend, stoop and crouch. The employee must be free from communicable disease and may be asked to complete a physical exam and drug test prior to hiring. He or she must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20