Job Overview:
To provide transportation for residents of Ridgecrest Village and Crest Health Center to and from various appointments and activities in a safe and courteous manner. This transportation will be provided using a variety of vehicles.
General Responsibilities:
- Transports residents to and from appointments and activities as needed.
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Demonstrates competency in skills mandated by required education and training.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
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CDL license required, which includes passenger endorsed.
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Functional literacy in English.
Skills/Aptitude:
- Able to meet the public with confidence.
- Must possess the mental and physical capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position.
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Must possess patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
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Must possess the knowledge, skill, and empathy necessary to work with geriatric residents.
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Must be able to continuously articulate clearly and precisely and communicate with persons of varying backgrounds.
General Qualifications:
- Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
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Maturity of judgment and behavior.
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Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
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Maintains a positive attitude.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
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Must comply with any dress code requirements.
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Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
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Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift wheelchair approximately 3 feet to place in trunk of car.
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Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
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Strength to transfer supplies weighing a maximum of 20 pounds from floor to 40-inch countertop.
Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):
- Exposure to seasonal conditions due to outside doors (temperature range from 60 to 80 degrees).
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Seasonal exposure to dust, pollen, etc. from doors.
Safety Requirements:
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All employees are expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees, and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.
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Ridgecrest Village recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodations to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodations please let your supervisor know in the section below. Consideration will be given to all suggested reasonable accommodations.
**Pre-Employment Requirements:**
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB screening, and drug testing, as required for healthcare personnel under applicable regulations.
Applicants under 18 may be required to provide parental or guardian consent for employment and any required testing, where applicable.
