What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver (Part-Time/On-Call) position at The Meadows Assisted Living?
Why You'll Love Working at Milestone
Milestone is one of the fastest-growing senior living operators, with 100 years of combined industry and hospitality experience. We focus on teamwork, creativity, and making a real impact for our residents and staff.
Perks & Benefits
About the Role
We're seeking a Driver to safely transport residents to appointments, activities, and errands while ensuring their comfort and well-being. You'll help residents get to and from destinations safely, assist with mobility as needed, and provide a friendly, professional presence for our community.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
Physical Requirements
Join Milestone to provide safe, reliable transportation for our residents and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Milestone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Milestone is one of the fastest-growing senior living operators, with 100 years of combined industry and hospitality experience. We focus on teamwork, creativity, and making a real impact for our residents and staff.
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO
- Pet insurance
- Perks at Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits options
About the Role
We're seeking a Driver to safely transport residents to appointments, activities, and errands while ensuring their comfort and well-being. You'll help residents get to and from destinations safely, assist with mobility as needed, and provide a friendly, professional presence for our community.
What You'll Do
- Transport residents safely in compliance with all state and federal driving regulations
- Communicate professionally with residents, families, community staff, and medical offices
- Inform residents and staff of pick-up and drop-off times for appointments and activities
- Follow scheduled routes with minimal changes; provide reminders to residents as needed
- Assist residents on and off vehicles using lifts, stairs, wheelchairs, and walkers safely
- Ensure all assistive devices are secured before vehicle departure
- Help residents with belongings, opening doors, and other mobility assistance during outings
- Maintain resident rosters and account for all residents during trips
- Respond promptly to accidents or emergencies according to established protocols
- Maintain vehicle inspections, license plates, insurance, and ensure timely preventative maintenance
- Foster teamwork, take initiative, and support coworkers, residents, and visitors
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior experience working with older adults preferred
- Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred
- CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Meet health requirements including TB clearance
- Pass state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check
- Compassion for and desire to work with older adults
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and safely assist residents
- Familiarity with vehicle operation and basic maintenance logging
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance
- Ability to talk, hear, and use vision effectively
- Occasional weekend, evening, or night work and on-call as needed
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and other hazards
- Ability to lift and assist residents as needed, up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Frequent interaction with coworkers, residents, and vendors
Join Milestone to provide safe, reliable transportation for our residents and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Milestone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.