Chauffeur - Driver

Experience Senior Living•Palm Coast, FL

13h

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Chauffeur - Driver to help residents travel safely to social and other destinations and support their transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement. The role includes transporting residents, assisting them into and out of vehicles, securing wheelchairs, delivering groceries and belongings, and supporting Resident Experience activities. The driver is also responsible for vehicle inspections, cleaning, servicing, preventative maintenance records, reporting repairs, and submitting community travel expenses. The position requires safe driving, emergency response and basic First Aid, and may include other assigned duties. Work schedules may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Employment is contingent upon successful background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy; some positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
Ability to operate a seven- to sixteen-passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Experience Senior Living or state law.
Ability to operate a limousine or car, tire-changing equipment, a First Aid Kit, a wheelchair lift, and dollies or hand trucks.
Experience with vehicle emergency repairs, including changing automobile tires and handling minor on-road maintenance.
Knowledge of all streets within an eight-mile radius of the community.
Ability to meet and comply with Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Position requires driving responsibilities and may involve using a Company-provided vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Drive a vehicle from the community to social and other destinations according to the assigned schedule.
Assist residents into and out of the vehicle safely.
Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices during trips.
Use safe driving techniques at all times and maintain a safe driving record in accordance with Company guidelines.
Clean and service vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories, and report and coordinate maintenance repairs.
Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, and maintain vehicle maintenance records.
Deliver groceries and other belongings to residents' apartments.
Assist the Resident Experience Department with activities and programs as needed.
Submit charges for community travel expenses to the business office daily.
Handle emergency situations and provide basic First Aid.
Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.