What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION position at Sodalis Senior Living--College Station?
Job Description: Transportation
Essential Duties:
- Confirm transportation schedule as designated by the Executive Director, to include date, time, type, locations, and directions.
- Transport residents to and from activities/errands in safe, organized, and responsible fashion.
- Maintaining good communication with staff regarding schedule, time off, resident relations, and condition of vehicle.
- Communicate with residents at least 24 hours prior to departure to clarify times and route.
- Maintain company owned vehicles to keep them safe and efficient working order. Inform Executive Director of any maintenance issues concerning the vehicle.
- Maintain vehicle interior clean orderly fashion during and following usage.
- Fuel vehicle as needed and proved gas receipts to the Executive Director or appropriate associate for processing.
- Follow community policies and procedures to include emergency, fire, and disaster plans.
- Remain flexible for unscheduled emergency transportation.
- Assist with resident appointments and activities as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- A passion for helping seniors.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
- At least one (1) year of related work experience preferred.
- Current valid Driver License
- Clean driving record.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates.
Mission Statement and Core Values:
Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.
1. Service – “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.
- Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.
- We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.
2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity
- Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
- Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
- Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out
3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated
- Attack the problem not the person
- Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions
4. Excellence – “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.
5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.
- Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
- Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
- Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking
- Learn to win and lose as a team