Driver

Friendly Senior Living•Rochester, NY

13d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver assures safe transportation driving Friendly Senior Living vehicles and provides assistance to meet the needs of those using transportation services. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers during transportation, including securing wheelchairs and assisting passengers with boarding. The driver also plays a role in communicating concerns and maintaining vehicle safety.

Requirements

HSD or its equivalent.
One (1) year driving experience.
Must have a safe driving record.
Ability to communicate well and work with others.
Valid New York State driver’s license with CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO).
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented demeanor.
Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with driving large size vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives Friendly Senior Living vehicles for outings as assigned.
Responsible for assuring that tie-down restraints are secured when wheelchairs are used.
Assists Members of The Friendly Home and residents of Linden Knoll with boarding and other tasks required during outings.
Provides wheelchair transport on outings when wheelchairs are utilized.
Utilizes safety belt as an added safety precaution when using the mechanical lift.
May be required to drive a Friendly Senior Living vehicle for transport of staff or volunteers.
Informs Building Services/supervisor directly and immediately of mechanical concerns to assure safety.
Informs Life Enrichment Coordinator, Linden Knoll management, Director of Life Enrichment and/or Director of Life Enrichment at Cloverwood regarding specific Member or resident concerns.
Covers evening and weekend outings as scheduled.
Must be able to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions and handle traffic, parking and destination challenges in a calm and confident manner.
Must report any traffic violations immediately to supervisor.
Complies with all procedures regarding sign-out of equipment, completion of vehicle inspection checklist.
Participates in in-service education and safety programs.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor or by Administration from time to time.