Community Driver - Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Community Driver in our Senior Living Community assists with the overall Community Programming department to ensure the residents lives are enriched by offering a broad range of excursions/trips in a variety of settings. These programs should 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
Must be 21 years old and have at least 3 years of driving experience

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.
Performs other related essential duties as assigned.