Driver ( Van ) Per-Diem

Rogerson BrandRoxbury, MA
4d$18 - $20

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely and comfortably transport participants to and from their homes and to and from the program.

Requirements

  • The driver must have a valid and appropriate state drivers’ license, a safe driving record and training in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid.
  • The driver must be aware of and able to execute basic transfer techniques and able to lift moderate weights without injury.
  • Experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle required.
  • Must consent to an initial and then random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in working with elders and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and comfortably transport or assists in transporting participants and/or materials to and from Program and other locations as required according to a pre-arranged schedule.
  • Correctly verifies client and destination and NEVER leaves participant unattended.
  • Ensures that all appropriate safety measures are carried out while transporting participants.
  • Reports participant behavioral changes or unusual incidents to appropriate professional staff and consults with other program staff as necessary.
  • Safely operates monitors and provides preventative maintenance on vehicle and other transport equipment according to schedule and procedures, and performs or arranges for repairs when needed.
  • Maintain interior and exterior of vehicle in a proper state of cleanliness and readiness.
  • Organizes transportation duties/routes and other activities by prioritizing and scheduling to ensure that activities are completed in an orderly fashion within established deadlines.
  • Attends to participant's needs during trips to and from the Program in a friendly, courteous and caring manner, engaging in conversation appropriate for their needs and situations.
  • Communicates in courteous and friendly fashion with caregivers
  • Listens attentively to participant's, caregiver's and others to gain an accurate understanding of their needs, and courteously communicates instructions and other information to them, resulting in a shared understanding of the intended message while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Creates and maintains, through personal involvement, an atmosphere of warmth, caring and personal interest resulting in a level of participation that is appropriate and positive as evidenced by the participant and caregivers' satisfaction.
  • Maintains current Massachusetts driver's license with safe driving record.
  • Operates vehicle in compliance with all prescribed speed and all safety procedures and encourages passengers to do likewise, resulting in no preventable injury or accident.
  • Notifies Program Manager or appropriate person immediately of any injury, accident or situation requiring Manager’s attention.
  • Documents and maintains travel log, vehicle maintenance records, and/or other required information in a neat, accurate, and up-to-date manner according to established procedures and in a ready access for use by appropriate personnel.
  • Performs any other program/agency related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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