Chauffeur

Lutheran Senior Services • Georgetown, KY

3d • $18 - $29

About The Position

The Chauffeur, Non-DOT, drives the community van or bus transporting up to 15 passengers and assists with residents’ social activities in and outside the community. The role provides courteous transportation for activities, appointments, and outings, and helps residents board and exit vehicles and manage seat belts, mobility devices, groceries, and packages. The chauffeur also coordinates transportation with the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator, maintains and cleans the vehicle, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and promptly reports hazards, equipment defects, accidents, and incidents. The position may require work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, and flexibility for evening or weekend activities.

Requirements

• Hold a driver’s license appropriate for transporting 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver: Class D in Illinois, Class E in Missouri, or Class C in Pennsylvania.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Have patience and the ability to handle challenging situations.
• Be able to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Be flexible to accommodate evening or weekend activities.
• Communicate effectively with residents and have written skills for reports.
• Be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull 30 pounds.
• Meet the listed physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects or controls, talking and hearing, and constantly using sight for driving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a bus or van driver.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments, and other outings.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting the bus, seat belts, walkers, wheelchairs, groceries, and packages.
• Assist the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator with coordinating transportation for events, activities, and appointments.
• Maintain the vehicle, including fueling, checking oil level and tire pressure, and delivering it to an authorized service facility for preventative maintenance.
• Keep the vehicle clean.
• Follow EverTrue safety procedures, federal and state regulations, and standard practices; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, or incidents to the supervisor.
• Follow infection-control procedures, including proper handwashing and wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

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 (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
• Bereavement Pay (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
• Jury Duty Pay (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
• Medical/Pharmacy (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Dental insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Vision insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Life insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Short-term and long-term disability (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Voya income protection benefits: Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident (full-time or Weekend Option)
• Pet insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed