What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Call, Part Time Driver for Seniors position at Town of South Hadley?
On-Call, Part Time Companion Driver for Seniors The South Hadley Council
on Aging seeks to add 2-4 individuals to its pool of friendly and
reliable Companion Drivers who provide transportation for South Hadley
seniors traveling to non-emergency medical appointments throughout
Hampshire and Hampden County. As a Council on Aging Companion Driver,
you will be responsible for assisting seniors with medical
transportation service in your own vehicle. Companion Drivers will
escort older adults to their medical appointment and remain at the
appointment site throughout the appointment. If necessary, the driver
will transport the senior to a local pharmacy to pick up medication.
This is a door-to-door service that begins and ends at the senior\'s
front door. The successful candidate must be a friendly individual who
is organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. Duties and
Responsibilities: Provide single-rider, door-to-door transportation to
medical appointments, either in or out of town. Ability to guide older
adults in and out of vehicles and doctor\'s offices. Coordinate by
telephone with older adults and Social Service Coordinator to allow for
ample time to arrive at the medical appointment, to stay with older
adults at the doctor\'s office and pick up prescriptions, if necessary.
Keep accurate records of both time and mileage. Minimum Requirements and
Qualifications: The following requirements may be substituted by an
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
Provides The Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required To
perform the job: High School diploma or equivalent. Maintain a valid
Massachusetts Driver\'s License as well as a safe, reliable vehicle with
valid registration. Maintain minimum required personal vehicle insurance
coverage: \$250,000 per person for bodily injury and \$500,000 aggregate
per accident. Ability to satisfactorily complete background check (CORI,
driving record and/or reference checks) Possess outstanding driving
skills. Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor at all times,
implementing strong customer service skills to work effectively and
tactfully with the public and older adults. Accurate record keeping
skills. Ability to adhere to and respect confidentiality and boundaries.
Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects
of work. Status and Compensation This is a part-time, on-call position
with a flexible schedule and varying shifts offered typically between
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Shifts are based on driver
demand and there are no guaranteed minimum hours per week. This is a
grant-funded position with opportunity to renew; continued employment is
contingent upon award and availability of funding. This is a FLSA
non-exempt, non-union, non-benefited position. Hourly rate is
\$15.00/hour with mileage reimbursement.
on Aging seeks to add 2-4 individuals to its pool of friendly and
reliable Companion Drivers who provide transportation for South Hadley
seniors traveling to non-emergency medical appointments throughout
Hampshire and Hampden County. As a Council on Aging Companion Driver,
you will be responsible for assisting seniors with medical
transportation service in your own vehicle. Companion Drivers will
escort older adults to their medical appointment and remain at the
appointment site throughout the appointment. If necessary, the driver
will transport the senior to a local pharmacy to pick up medication.
This is a door-to-door service that begins and ends at the senior\'s
front door. The successful candidate must be a friendly individual who
is organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. Duties and
Responsibilities: Provide single-rider, door-to-door transportation to
medical appointments, either in or out of town. Ability to guide older
adults in and out of vehicles and doctor\'s offices. Coordinate by
telephone with older adults and Social Service Coordinator to allow for
ample time to arrive at the medical appointment, to stay with older
adults at the doctor\'s office and pick up prescriptions, if necessary.
Keep accurate records of both time and mileage. Minimum Requirements and
Qualifications: The following requirements may be substituted by an
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
Provides The Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required To
perform the job: High School diploma or equivalent. Maintain a valid
Massachusetts Driver\'s License as well as a safe, reliable vehicle with
valid registration. Maintain minimum required personal vehicle insurance
coverage: \$250,000 per person for bodily injury and \$500,000 aggregate
per accident. Ability to satisfactorily complete background check (CORI,
driving record and/or reference checks) Possess outstanding driving
skills. Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor at all times,
implementing strong customer service skills to work effectively and
tactfully with the public and older adults. Accurate record keeping
skills. Ability to adhere to and respect confidentiality and boundaries.
Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects
of work. Status and Compensation This is a part-time, on-call position
with a flexible schedule and varying shifts offered typically between
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Shifts are based on driver
demand and there are no guaranteed minimum hours per week. This is a
grant-funded position with opportunity to renew; continued employment is
contingent upon award and availability of funding. This is a FLSA
non-exempt, non-union, non-benefited position. Hourly rate is
\$15.00/hour with mileage reimbursement.
Salary : $15