Bus Driver

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Arvada, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The bus driver provides a safe, reliable transportation service for residents of the site. This role also involves assisting with life enrichment activities when transportation needs are minimal. The driver is responsible for ensuring residents reach their destinations safely and on time, planning routes, maintaining the bus, and demonstrating professional conduct. Additionally, the driver will assist with training new employees and leading activities for seniors.

Requirements

Excellent driving record.
Current driver’s license
Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing.
Experience working with seniors.
CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe, timely transportation to and from scheduled outings for residents.
Ability to plan routes for outing destinations.
Maintain bus systems prior to all excursions.
Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with all customers- residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc.
Responsible for assisting supervisory staff with the practical orientation/training of the employees according to facility policy and procedure.
Display a positive and supportive attitude when assisting new employees.
Maintain CPR/ First Aid certifications.
Understand and adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy including pre-employment and random drug testing producing negative results.
Abide by all Colorado traffic laws and practices safe and defensive driving techniques at all times.
Maintain the bus interior and exterior.
Report maintenance in a timely manner.
During days when there are minimal drives, assist with the facilitating/leading each event or program.
Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
Other duties as assigned.