Driver ( Van ) Per-Diem

Rogerson Brand • Roxbury, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed