Job Summary
The Transportation Driver is responsible for the delivery of transportation services to each
resident of the Community and for all resident activities. This position is also accountable
to observe the activities and behavior for all residents so that the care, services and
activities of each resident are appropriate and delivered to them in a continuous,
predictable and efficient manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General management responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Transport residents to and from destinations safely
2. Maintain vehicle interior and exterior to be clean and ready to operate, full of gas
3. Assist residents in and out of the car and to and from destination
4. Be properly oriented in advance for all trips and resident outings
5. When vehicle duties are completed or between runs, help with activity
department
6. Personally get to know the residents of the Community by communicating with
other team members and departments, and direct conversation with residents
7. Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and
holidays
8. Promptly discuss and resolve any potential service or care coordination problems
with all involved team members and team leaders
9. May assist with front desk operations; Dining Room Ambassador program as
requested
10. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to
reflect adversely on the reputation of the Community
11. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous
conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is
required
12. Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position will have no supervisor responsibilities
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
Actively engage in supporting, introducing and implementing activities that
maximize each resident’s identity, abilities, and interests
A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to
meet the needs of the elderly
An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in
caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the Community
Loyalty to this Community
Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Brentwood
Grove Senior Living.
The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and
subordinates
The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary
authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for
the delegated task
The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to
those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm
results and revise as necessary
A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Prefer high-school diploma, or equivalent, or minimum education required per
state
Must be at least 21 years of age or as required by state
One (1) year experience driving a passenger van or similar vehicle preferred, or
as required by Community
Must be able to speak English proficiently
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
ability to speak effectively with fellow employees of the Community; Must be able to
follow written and verbal instructions; keep adequate records
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations
Computer Skills
On-line employee training
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to
talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee may
be required to lift up and carry up to 50 lbs: Employee may be required to reach
at, below or above shoulder height, push / pull, twisting, bend, kneel, climb
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours
with breaks
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet
Ability to tolerate a high level work-pace that is typical for an assisted living
Community
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
There are times when this position may be required to assist a resident with
activities of daily living
Other Occupational Exposures
Blood borne pathogens require the physical abilities necessary to clean a blood
spill or any other spill that may occur in this type of environment
Other Considerations and Requirements
Current and valid state drivers license or current and/or valid CDL license as
required.
Driving record must be in good standing, free of any moving violations and
acceptable to insurance carrier.
Tuberculosis (TB) certificates as required by State.
First Aid and CPR Certification as required by State.
Criminal Background Check cleared.
Pay: $16.90 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
