Driver/Housekeeper (Evening Shift)

Saint Joseph Villa•Springfield Township, PA

10d

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for transporting Villa residents and personnel to assigned destination. Perform other duties as related to department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Valid and current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
One (1) year experience in driving, in all weather conditions and in both city and residential areas.
Heavy physical effort
Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Balance of sedentary/mobility work
Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
Frequently transports residents
Ability to communicate verbally.
Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
Must be able to write legibly.
Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Driver.
Movement of the neck for motions associated with operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Receive and review requests for daily trips from Nursing.
Maintain proper gauge levels in vehicles. (i. e. fill gas tank when needed, oil, windshield fluid, etc.).
Transport residents and personnel to hospitals, doctor’s offices, and other assigned places in a caring and safe manner, always representing the Villa in a professional and courteous manner.
Insure residents are utilizing seat belts and wheelchairs are safely strapped according to the Villa’s policy and procedures.
Provide assistance to residents with walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Use care in opening car doors and helping residents with stairs.
Inform Director if vehicles need to be updated with listed inspections.
Report malfunctions of vehicles or needed serviced check-ups to Director, designee.
Determine arrival and departure times with both the designees of daily trip assignments and the resident(s) who are being transported.
Report to Director or designee when no trips are scheduled in order to receive new assignment.
Carry proper identification when operating a vehicle. (i.e., License, insurance, registration.
Report any ticket or accident to the Director immediately.
Assist residents, upon arrival and/or pick up at destination, as needed.
Drive in a safe manner in accordance with State Driving Laws, obeying rules of the road.
Maintain proper maintenance care of vehicles (interior/exterior) for cleanliness.
Revocations and/or suspension of one’s license must be reported immediately to the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Human Resources.
Arrive on time for appointments. As soon as possible, report any delays which might have occurred.
Act as pall bearer on occasion and work on grave preparation, as needed.
Receive work orders from the Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager
Remove trash from various locations in the facility, the incinerator room, and the basement.
Sweep and mop fire towers.
Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
Clean light fixtures and vents, as necessary.
Wipe down all equipment in basement.
Keep equipment in good condition, i.e., scrubber, vacuum cleaner, etc.
Ensure all deliveries to the loading dock are delivered to Materials Management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.