Chauffeur Full Time

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Charles, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chauffeur is responsible for driving the community van or bus and assisting in managing social activities for the residents in and out of the Life Plan Community. This role provides excellent customer service to residents while ensuring their safe transportation and engagement in community life.

Requirements

Driver’s License for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver): Class C License (or a Class A or Class B) with a Passenger Endorsement
DOT Compliant Physical
CPR and First Aid certified
Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
Patience and the ability to handle challenging situations
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 able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a bus or van driver

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.
Responsible for the 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.
May be assigned the responsibility of assisting the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator by coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, etc.
May be assigned the responsibility of picking-up and delivering mail, supplies, equipment, and both resident and agency parcels, as requested.
May be required to complete and log daily Driver Activity and Vehicle Reports according to prescribed procedures for their location.
May be assigned the responsibility of assisting with facility "set-ups" as may be required.