What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Prestige Senior Living?
What does the Bus Driver do?
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating & planning resident transportation and operating a van or bus to transport residents to various activities, appointments and events.
Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Bus Driver role and what can we offer you?
Ways you can advance beyond the Bus Driver role:
Once you master this role, you could consider various operational and clinical jobs with Prestige Care.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating & planning resident transportation and operating a van or bus to transport residents to various activities, appointments and events.
Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Bus Driver role and what can we offer you?
- The ability to work in a welcoming, home-like setting with like-minded healthcare providers.
- A defined, strong upward career trajectory.
- Your work hard work and expertise matters here – you are ensuring the community is safe for all residents and their family members, where we provide comfort, security, and a thriving lifestyle. You would be a part of that and ensure that happens.
- Our 35 year old, family-owned and operated organization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren’t too small, but not too big. You are known here.
- Responsible for following the Prestige Care dress code, wearing a nametag at all times and identifies self to passengers routinely, and carrying a working cell phone at all times.
- Responsible for carrying a current State Driver’s License and know the location of insurance documentation, as well as fire extinguisher, road flares, emergency road equipment and cellular phone and demonstrate the proper usage of this equipment.
- Responsible for familiarity with transportation of disabled persons and adhering to the Prestige policies and procedures regarding the transportation of resident in a safe manner including the use of appropriate seating restraints.
- Responsible for immediate notification to Executive Director of any accident, damage, personal injury or behavioral incidents taking place during any trip.
- Responsible for adhering to all local or state motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations.
- Will greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
- Responsible for completing the Prestige Vehicle Trip Log at time of each trip and for completing a weekly Vehicle Inspection form, with identified repairs or adjustments reported to the Executive Director for immediate resolution.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A valid, current driver’s license in the state.
- Valid commercial Class C driver’s license (CDL) w/passenger endorsement required.
- Knowledgeable of the area streets and locations.
- Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
- Previous experience transporting residents/patients preferred.
Ways you can advance beyond the Bus Driver role:
Once you master this role, you could consider various operational and clinical jobs with Prestige Care.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.