Chauffeur - Driver

Experience Senior Living • Palm Coast, FL

19d

About The Position

The Chauffeur - Driver drives residents from the community to social and other destinations according to an assigned schedule. The role supports residents’ transitions into the community through thoughtful engagement and may also assist the Resident Experience Department with activities and programs. The driver helps residents enter and exit the vehicle safely, secures wheelchairs, delivers groceries and other belongings, and handles emergencies and basic First Aid. The position also involves vehicle inspections, cleaning, servicing, maintenance coordination, and recordkeeping. Driving responsibilities may involve a company-provided vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. The employee must meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards and be able to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of 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 the company 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.
• Must meet and comply with Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
• Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Driving responsibilities may involve use of a company-provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle.
• Successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy; certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vehicle from the community to social and other destinations according to an assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of the vehicle safely.
• Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices during trips.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times and maintain a safe driving record under company guidelines.
• Clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories; report and coordinate vehicle 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 and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Up to 20 days of paid time off in the first three years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED