About This Role
This van driver role involves the safe and efficient operation of a motor vehicle to transport patients and residents of a skilled nursing facility. The position requires assisting individuals with mobility and maintaining trip records and vehicle upkeep.
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned motor vehicle safely and efficiently
- Have extensive contact with patients and residents of a nursing home facility
- Assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals to enter and leave the vehicle
- Ensure that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
- Secure residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
- Keep a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
- Document the mileage and time for each bus trip
- Perform preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc.
- Notify supervisory personnel of the need for further service or repair
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
- Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
- Ability to find geographic locations
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep a record of activities
- Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
- Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
Nice to have:
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Weekly Staff Appreciation Events!