About the Role
The driver will provide safe, dependable transportation and assistance for residents of Valley Manor. All drivers are to provide courteous and timely delivery of service.
Responsibilities
- Assist and transport residents to and from outside appointments safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion.
- Transport residents in ESLC vehicles, including but not limited to 14 passenger bus with wheelchair lift.
- Observe speed limits and safe driving practices 100% of the time.
- Cooperate with staff, families and residents in setting up the weekly schedule and making subsequent adjustments when needed.
- Keep accurate records of residents served.
- Ensure that no resident is left unattended in the vehicle.
- Maintains clean and tidy vehicle.
- Maintains frequent contact with the front desk.
- Immediately reports any resident concerns.
- Assist residents boarding vehicle and escort them to and from buildings as necessary.
- Perform routine pre-checks and maintain vehicles in good and clean condition.
- Notify Security Team leader and/or Executive Director immediately of any vehicle malfunctions and/or problems.
- Exhibit, in conversations and actions, respect for residents and family members at all times.
- Be supportive to residents by offering directions and conversation as needed and assist as appropriate or directed.
- Report any unresolved resident issues to supervisory staff.
- Perform snow removal as necessary.
- Pick up supplies, with Valley Manor vehicle, as needed.
- Carries groceries, parcels, etc. as needed.
- Make deliveries to Episcopal SeniorLife Communities as needed.
Requirements
- Must have at least two year experience providing transportation to groups (i.e. older adults or youth).
- Must have a valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record for use of ESLC vehicle to conduct company business.
- Must be able to respond calmly to emergency situations and must be reliable.
- Must have the ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.
- Performing duties of this job requires prolonged sitting, occasional walking and standing.
- Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required.
- Job requires sitting for prolonged periods.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Employee will be exposed to outdoor temperature fluctuations.
- The work is performed within established guidelines, and requires periodic supervision.
- The employee exercises some initiative and independent judgment to effectively perform the essential job duties of this position.
- The employee has no direct responsibility for others.
- Must be fully acquainted with all safety policies and procedures of Valley Manor.
- Takes an active role in all fire drills during the shift and/or emergencies for internal and external disasters as monitored by supervisor and incident manager.
- Maintain accurate and timely coordination with front desk.
- Must comply with facility in-service requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the organization, residents, participants, family and staff, that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business.
- This includes medical and treatment records, financial and human resources information.
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Vehicle maintenance
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Location
- Valley Manor
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience providing transportation to groups
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $19.50/hour
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for single-subscribers
- Health Saving Accounts (HSA) with Weekly Employer Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental insurance with orthodontist coverage
- 401(K) with Company Match: 100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions
- Tuition Assistance
- Earned Time Off (ETO)
- Paid Holidays: six designated holidays and one floating holiday
- Voluntary benefits and insurances such as Short-Term Disability, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and On-Site Workforce Success Coaches
About the Company
- We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs.
- We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day.
- Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is dedicated to its staff, and we show it by providing incredible benefits!
- Winner of the 2024 Best-in-Class Employer award, ESLC was recognized for its comprehensive approach to benefits, compensation, and employee experience.
Equal Opportunity
- Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
