Driver

Job Details

TIPTON OAK MANOR, located in Tipton, Missouri is currently seeking a driver to join our team.

Driver Duties and Responsibilities:

The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Driver Qualifications and Skills:

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/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 75 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
Possession of a valid class E 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
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus