Driver

Sunrise Senior Living - Bridgewater, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater, NJ

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

At Sunrise, our Driver is responsible for providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service. The role is not just about driving; it involves assisting residents with special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, and ensuring they are safely transported to their destination. This position is a privilege, as it allows team members to make a significant impact on the lives of residents by brightening their day through companionship and care.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, and assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle.
• Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.
• Coordinates the activities of other Sunrise Senior Living team members who are performing in a driver assistance role, spotter or resident care capacity.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have appropriate federal and state license such as a CDL (commercial driver's license) and chauffeur license and/or applicable license per state regulation with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate.
• Ability to operate a chair lift and secure regular and mechanical wheelchairs and scooters.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrate initiative.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses based on position and performance.