Driver

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Driver provides transportation for residents to appointments, errands, and other activities, while ensuring passenger safety. The role may also involve running errands for events and the community. Prior experience working with seniors is preferred. A valid state driver's license and a good driving record are required; CPR training and certification may be required. Brookdale offers health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans that vary by employment status. Benefits eligibility differs for part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates are not eligible for benefits other than possible participation in the company's 401(k) program. Base pay is determined by the applicant's skills and experience. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date. Brookdale describes its workplace as focused on hospitality, comfort, community events, clinical care, career growth, and corporate support, including training. It is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Valid state driver's license with a good driving record.
CPR training and certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation for residents to appointments and errands, including medical appointments, banking, shopping, worship services, entertainment, and other activities.
Ensure the safety of all passengers.
Run event and community errands as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Eligible associates with at least one year of service may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for Form N-400 naturalization application costs.