Driver | Full-Time

Foxdale Village • State College, PA

265d

About The Position

Foxdale Village, a life plan community guided by Quaker values, is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in State College, PA. Foxdale was founded in 1985 by members of the State College Friends Meeting and is founded on the values of treating all with dignity and respect. Foxdale is regarded as a premier healthcare facility both locally and nationally and has been voted 'Best Retirement Community in State College, PA' now for 10 years consecutively. Foxdale Village includes 57 apartments and 148 cottages and offers a range of health services with 46 beds in skilled nursing for short and long-term care, two memory care neighborhoods, and 55 beds in personal care, all with private accommodations. We currently have an opportunity for a new Driver to join our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.
• Related experience in driving is preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to complete tasks using basic mathematical skills.
• Must possess a valid PA Driver's License.
• On-site training is provided.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift at least fifty pounds (with assistance when needed).
• Reliability is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drive Foxdale vehicles for medical transportation.
• Transport six to twelve persons per day to various locations (e.g., medical appointments, beauticians, banks, various shopping locations, and social occasions).
• Clean inside and outside of a vehicle as directed.
• Carry cell phone while on duty to maintain effective communication.
• Disinfect the help strap as directed.
• Assist residents into and out of the vehicles and doctor's office as needed.
• Strap the front and back of the wheelchair into the vehicle as necessary.
• Check first aid box and fire extinguishers in vehicles as directed and document check.
• Notify maintenance when infectious waste needs to be packed for pick up.
• Pick up supplies as needed.
• Deliver groceries to homes when residents are taken shopping.
• Report vehicle maintenance issues, inspection deadlines, oil change times, etc. to supervisor.
• Maintain mileage and maintenance logs for all vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED