Bilingual Back up Driver / Program Assistant

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER • Milwaukee, WI

93d

About The Position

The driver provides safe transportation of participants from their homes to the agency and back home.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, or experience working with seniors in a health care setting.
• Good driving record and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• City of Milwaukee Public Passenger Vehicle License.
• Experience working with older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s preferred.
• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of Excel, word, and Google Forms.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, complete, and pass the City of Milwaukee Passenger Vehicle License within the first weeks of employment.
• Perform general, basic inspection of the vehicle to ensure the safety of passengers, including maintaining the bus clean and sanitized, and windows clean, as well as keeping buses with gas.
• Preparation of transportation reports and records, including a log of use of the bus, maintenance, and gas.
• Provide assistance to passengers getting on and off the bus, from their homes, and into the agency building, including assistance with walkers and wheelchairs.
• Provide safe transportation to participants during field trips.
• Assist with the supervision and activities of participants of the Adult Day Center and/or Senior Center.
• Work in collaboration with the Program Assistants and Senior Center Staff on assistance needed and/or requested with the participants and Senior Center programming.
• Complete incident reports when necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees