Chauffeur - Fulltime(Class E) Day/Evening Shift

Lutheran Senior Services•Pace, FL

About The Position

The Chauffeur, Non-DOT, drives the community van or bus, limited to vehicles transporting up to 15 passengers, and assists in managing social activities for residents both in and outside the community. The role provides courteous transportation and assistance to residents, supports event and appointment transportation coordination, and maintains the vehicle in safe, clean working condition. The chauffeur follows EverTrue policies and applicable safety and infection-control procedures and reports hazards, equipment defects, accidents, and incidents promptly. The position may involve evening or weekend activities and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. The employee regularly stands, walks, handles objects and controls, and communicates; frequently sits, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances, and uses taste or smell; and constantly uses sight for driving. The role requires lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds and pushing or pulling 30 pounds. The employee enters and exits a vehicle daily, works in varying outdoor weather, and may encounter emotionally upset residents or family members.

Requirements

Hold the applicable driver's license for transporting 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver: Class D in Illinois, Class E in Missouri, or Class C in Pennsylvania.
Be CPR certified.
Communicate effectively with residents and have written skills for reports.
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.
Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull 30 pounds.
Be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a bus or van driver is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to and from activities, appointments, and other outings while providing a high level of customer service.
Assist residents with boarding and exiting the bus, seat belts, walkers, securing wheelchairs, groceries, and packages.
Assist the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator with coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, and other needs.
Maintain the vehicle, including fueling, checking oil level and tire pressure, arranging delivery to an authorized service facility, and keeping it clean.
Follow EverTrue policies, federal and state regulations, and standard safety procedures; promptly report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, and incidents to the supervisor.
Follow infection-control procedures, including proper handwashing and wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.