Community Driver - Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living Group•Port Saint Lucie, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today! THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders. We've achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW. CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates' outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams! Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission "To Welcome, To Care, To Serve" derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another's God-given gifts through service. Benefits & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks! PICTURE YOURSELF… Now Hiring! Watercrest St. Lucie West is looking for a Community Driver to join their team! Partner with our Programming/Activities department to ensure residents' lives are enriched as you offer a broad range of excursions/trips in a variety of settings. These programs serve to appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
High School Graduate or equivalent
Safe Driving Record Required
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to drive
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living preferred

Responsibilities

Drives residents in community vehicles to medical appointments, shopping trips, dining excursions, museums, parks and other attractions.
Attends outings with the residents.
Assists residents in and out of company vehicle(s).
Ensures all resident outings are on time and residents are transported to and from the community safely.
Maintains the cleanliness of the community vehicle.
Maintains fuel level in community vehicles - refills gas tank as necessary.
Ensures maintenance schedule is followed for oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance.
Coordinates all repairs on community vehicles with the Environmental Services Director and the Resident Lifestyle Director.
Responds in a timely manner to requests from residents, families, and guests.
Participates as needed in daily programs, special events, and marketing efforts.
Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times.