Driver ( Van ) Full Time Temporary

Rogerson Brand•Roxbury, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely and comfortably transporting participants to and from their homes and to and from the program. This role involves operating a vehicle, ensuring participant safety and comfort, and maintaining vehicle records and cleanliness.

Requirements

Valid and appropriate state driver's license
Safe driving record
Training in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid
Awareness of and ability to execute basic transfer techniques
Ability to lift moderate weights without injury
Experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle required
Consent to an initial and then random drug and alcohol testing
Maintain current Massachusetts driver's license with safe driving record

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely and comfortably transport or assist in transporting participants and/or materials to and from Program and other locations as required according to a pre-arranged schedule.
Correctly verify client and destination and NEVER leave participant unattended.
Ensure that all appropriate safety measures are carried out while transporting participants.
Report participant behavioral changes or unusual incidents to appropriate professional staff and consult with other program staff as necessary.
Safely operate, monitor, and provide preventative maintenance on vehicle and other transport equipment according to schedule and procedures, and perform or arrange for repairs when needed.
Maintain interior and exterior of vehicle in a proper state of cleanliness and readiness.
Organize transportation duties/routes and other activities by prioritizing and scheduling to ensure that activities are completed in an orderly fashion within established deadlines.
Attend 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.
Communicate in a courteous and friendly fashion with caregivers.
Listen attentively to participant's, caregiver's and others to gain an accurate understanding of their needs, and courteously communicate instructions and other information to them, resulting in a shared understanding of the intended message while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Create and maintain, 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.
Operate vehicle in compliance with all prescribed speed and all safety procedures and encourage passengers to do likewise, resulting in no preventable injury or accident.
Notify Program Manager or appropriate person immediately of any injury, accident or situation requiring Manager’s attention.
Document and maintain 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.
Perform any other program/agency related duties as assigned by supervisor.