Van Driver/Activities Assistant

Proudly Serving Those Who Served!

Pay Rate: $15.78 to $20.73

We are currently hiring a full-time Van Driver/Activities Assistant for our Activities Department at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee.

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

The primary purpose of the van driver position is to provide safe and timely transportation of residents and staff to and from designated locations following established safety and transportation procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events

- Coordinate transportation services with appropriate staff members

- Assists residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures

- Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients

- Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner

- Responsible for the timely arrival of residents to and from appointments outside of the facility (flexible work hours as appropriate to appointment requirements)

-Assist the Activity Director in implementing activity programs to meet residents’ needs

- Responsible for the safety and personal care of residents under his/her supervision.

- Monitor and report necessary mechanical maintenance needed to ensure safe operation of vehicle, including reporting of any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles

- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition

- Maintain records such as vehicle logs and destinations as required

BENEFITS

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

· Competitive wages based on certified years of experience

· Shift differential

· Weekend differential

· State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.

· State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance

· ParTNers for Health Wellness Program

· Paid time off (vacation)

· Extended disability benefits (sick leave)

· Bereavement Leave

· Double pay for selected holidays worked

· Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses

· Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of commercial driving experience is preferred

• Must maintain current and valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class “F” or higher as designated by the State.

Visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~

Salary : $16 - $21