Chauffeur - Fulltime

Lutheran Senior Services

317d • $18 - $28

About The Position

At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. The “Chauffeur, Non-DOT” is responsible for driving the community van or bus (including only vehicles transporting up to 15 passengers) and assists in managing social activities for the residents in and out of the community.

Requirements

• Driver’s License for transporting 15 or fewer passengers (including the driver): Class D in Illinois; Class E in Missouri; Class C in Pennsylvania.
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents; Written skills for reports.

Nice To Haves

• Patience and the ability to handle challenging situations.
• Flexibility may be required to accommodate evening or weekend activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings; Provides assistance to residents to include boarding and leaving the bus, assistance with seat belts, walkers, securing wheelchairs, groceries and packages.
• Assists the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator by coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, etc.
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including: fueling vehicle and conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure and delivering vehicle to authorized service facility; Keeps the vehicle clean.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by LSS policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice; Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
• Education Financial Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness.
• Pay advances (PayActiv).
• Caregiver support (TCARE).
• Leaves of Absence.
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
• Commuter support.
• Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees.
• Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.

What This Job Offers