Driver

Avalon Health Care•Yakima, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Care Center Yakima is seeking a dependable, safe, and compassionate Driver! The Driver is responsible for assisting and safely transporting participants to and from the Facility and their residence.

Requirements

Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State and a “no point” driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Fluency in English is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health.
Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.
Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred)
Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.
Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
Reporting immediately to the Transportation Coordinator any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.
Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
Safe assistance and transportation of participants.
Responsible handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center.
Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
Maintaining good rapport with the community.
Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.