What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Senior Living position at Ivy at Watertown (MRC)?
Looking for a friendly, patient and skilled driver with an F Endorsement or CDL to transport our precious Seniors to outings and appointments and become a part of our Ivy team!
Driver
Location: Ivy at Watertown
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday
Requirement: F Endorsement or CDL Required
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate Driver who believes in family-centered care, integrity, teamwork, and collective ownership to join our community.
At The Ivy, we treat residents like family. Every role — including transportation — plays a critical part in delivering trust, connection, and purpose.
Our Values in Action
We believe in:
- Family-Oriented, Family-Centered Aging Through Generations
- Integrity Through Care, Compassion, and Teamwork
- Occupancy Focused Through Trust, Connection, and Purpose
- A Culture of Collective Ownership — We Stand Together and Do Whatever It Takes
- Achieving Excellence Through a Positive, United Team
Our Driver is more than transportation — they are a trusted presence and friendly face who helps residents stay connected to appointments, community outings, and meaningful experiences.
Position Summary
The Driver provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents while ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times. This position assists in coordinating transportation for medical appointments, social activities, and community events, while maintaining all vehicle safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Family-Centered Service
- Greet residents, families, and staff warmly while respecting dignity and confidentiality.
- Assist residents safely into and out of vehicles, including wheelchair and assistive device support.
- Escort residents to appointments and report any changes or concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
Integrity & Safety
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Ensure all safety equipment (seatbelts, wheelchair tie-downs, van lift) is properly used.
- Follow all transportation safety laws and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate mileage and trip logs.
- Follow all accident reporting procedures.
Collective Ownership & Teamwork
- Coordinate transportation schedules in partnership with leadership and reception.
- Ensure vehicles remain clean, maintained, and ready for service.
- Communicate any schedule changes, concerns, or vehicle issues promptly.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service and professionalism at all times.
Community Connection
- Transport residents to medical appointments, shopping, movies, lunch outings, museums, concerts, and other community events.
- Support engagement by helping residents remain active and connected beyond the community walls.
Requirements
- Valid Class D driver’s license with F endorsement (CT) or CDL (as required).
- Clean driving record.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles and secure residents properly.
- Commitment to safety, professionalism, and compassionate service.
Work Environment
This part-time position may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on resident needs. The Arbors/Ivy operates 24/7/365. Team members may be required to report during adverse weather or emergency situations and should exercise sound judgment while making a good faith effort to reach the workplace safely.
If you are dependable, safety-focused, and believe in treating residents like family while supporting a positive team culture — we invite you to apply.