Rockwood South Hill is looking for a reliable individual to join our Transportation Department as a Driver. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide reliable and safe transportation to/from a non-emergency medical appointments, pharmacy and grocery pick-up and delivery. This position would also provide assistance to the Activity Department.
Pay Range: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour
Shift Type: Part-time (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
- Occasional evenings and weekends for special events.
- Additional hours may be scheduled as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Transport residents to and from scheduled trips, i.e. medical appointments, day outings, and evening events including weekend driving needs
- Complete necessary reports, forms, etc. for appropriate pre-trip/post-trip, sanitation on vehicle prior, during, and after a work shift
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Ability to assist residents with transferring in and out of vehicles
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work schedule
- Successfully complete Rockwood’s employment orientation
- Continue to pass the mandatory drug and alcohol random testing
- Assist the department with a variety of transportation needs when necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, and become knowledgeable of resident rights
- Refer any resident concern to the appropriate manager in written form for appropriate intervention
- Assist in special functions under the direction of the Transportation Coordinator and Director of Life Enrichment
- Be present, on time, and ready for work on each assigned day
- Be professional, timely, considerate, and kind to both residents and other Rockwood Team Members
Required Skills and Experience:
- Valid Drivers license with good driving history
- Trained in CPR or must acquire CPR Certification within 45 days of hire date
- 3 years of driving experience. Must provide a Driver’s Abstract.
- 1-year experience working with or in a senior community preferred
- Experience driving large wheelchair type van/bus preferred
- Computer proficiency preferred
- Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated capacity to network with inter-departments and community resources
- Excellent organization skills to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to research area locations and map out destinations via a computer program
- Excellent customer service attitude
Physical Requirement:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, tie-down wheelchairs, go up and down stairs on vehicle multiple times throughout the day. When scheduling permits, the ability to help with event set-up for on-campus activities.
Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to authorize a criminal background check per State/Local laws?
Work Location: In person
