Chauffeur, Non-DOT - Full-Time, Day Shift

Lutheran Senior Services•Longswamp Township, PA

2d•$18 - $29

About The Position

Introduction At EverTrue, 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. Summary 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
To be successful in this position, an employee will need patience and the ability to handle challenging situations
There may be circumstances that require the ability to make independent decisions when warranted
Flexibility may be required to accommodate evening or weekend activities
Ability to communicate effectively with residents
Written skills for reports
Must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
The employee is constantly required to use sight to perform the job of driving.
Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.
The employee is in and out of a vehicle on a daily basis and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary
The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.

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 EverTrue 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