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About the Role

The Driver assures safe transportation driving Friendly Senior Living vehicles and provides assistance to meet the needs of those using transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Drives Friendly Senior Living vehicles for outings as assigned.
• Responsible for assuring that tie-down restraints are secured when wheelchairs are used.
• Assists Members of The Friendly Home and residents of Linden Knoll with boarding and other tasks required during outings.
• Provides wheelchair transport on outings when wheelchairs are utilized.
• Utilizes safety belt as an added safety precaution when using the mechanical lift.
• May be required to drive a Friendly Senior Living vehicle for transport of staff or volunteers.
• Informs Building Services/supervisor directly and immediately of mechanical concerns to assure safety.
• Informs Life Enrichment Coordinator, Linden Knoll management, Director of Life Enrichment and/or Director of Life Enrichment at Cloverwood regarding specific Member or resident concerns.
• Covers evening and weekend outings as scheduled.
• Must be able to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions and handle traffic, parking and destination challenges in a calm and confident manner.
• Must report any traffic violations immediately to supervisor.
• Complies with all procedures regarding sign-out of equipment, completion of vehicle inspection checklist.
• Participates in in-service education and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor or by Administration from time to time.

Requirements

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented demeanor.
• Supports Culture of Excellence initiatives by interactions with co-workers and/or Members.
• Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies.
• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, “Home-Like,” nursing Home setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Skills

• Safe driving record
• Experience with driving large size vehicles preferred
• Ability to communicate well
• Ability to work with others

Location

• New York State

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• One (1) year driving experience

Education Level

• HSD or its equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• Compensation package assessed based on job family, level, relevant skills, experience, special trainings, or accomplishments.
• Pay decisions guided by financial means and analyzed against internal compensation.
• Strives to pay competitively and offer market-differentiated benefits and perquisites.
• Actual compensation based on unique skills and other criteria, not necessarily at the high or low end of the range.

Benefits

• Market differentiated benefits and perquisites
• Growth and learning opportunities
• Inclusive work culture
• Other perquisites

About the Company

• FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience.
• Friendly Senior Living