Driver
About The Position
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Mill Pond is seeking a Driver for its team. The Driver position is responsible for operating the campus van to organize and provide a shuttle service on campus for residents to access campus buildings, and for providing periodic support in transporting residents to activities off the campus. SCHEDULE/HOURS: On-call, depending on site needs REPORTING STRUCTURE: This position will report to the Environmental Services Director ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY Mill-Pond 1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court Ankeny, IA 50021 Complete with walkways and waterfalls, Mill Pond is situated on five acres south of First Street, just off of Delaware Avenue. Nearby Interstate 35 provides convenient access to all Polk County amenities and the greater Des Moines area. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as: - Off- Street Parking - Free employee meals This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care Salary: $15.55 - $18.96 / hour
Requirements
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.
- Class A or B driver’s license and passenger endorsement as required by site and vehicle driven.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance sufficient to ensure the excellent and safe operation of the vehicle and to trouble-shoot problems.
- Current and valid medical certificate in compliance with Department of Transportation Requirements as required by site and vehicle driven.
- Excellent driving record.
- Must possess patience, tact, positive attitude, enthusiasm as well as willingness to work as a team player.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work independently and effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Responsibilities
- Organize and provide a shuttle service for residents.
- Maintain a daily schedule, plan routes, and schedule riders accordingly.
- Provide a door-to-door service for the residents who have mobility or ambulating impairments.
- Escort them from their home or apartment to the bus and escort them into the building of their destination.
- Organize a schedule in collaboration with designated staff and residents to provide periodic services to support resident attendance at activities away from the campus.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans Life insurance (AD&D) Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match Holiday pay and extended sick
- Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance Voluntary short-term & long-term disability Accident & hospitalization coverage Education assistance programs
- All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off) Same-day pay Employee assistance program (EAP) College partnership educational discounts Access to Learn to Live Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
