Driver - Full Time, Mondays thru Fridays 8:30am-5pm!
About The Position
Cogir Senior Living is hiring a Driver to safely transport residents to and from appointments, activities, and other destinations. The Driver assists residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including using wheelchair lifts or stairs and loading or unloading walkers and wheelchairs. The role requires a friendly, patient, professional approach and a strong commitment to resident safety, satisfaction, and respectful service. The Driver prepares the van or bus for operation, coordinates necessary maintenance, follows road rules and transportation safety procedures, and may ensure vehicle documents and required tags are current and properly displayed. The Driver may also assist with resident programs, activities, and special events. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 580 S Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, Arizona. Compensation is $19.50–$20.50 per hour, depending on prior experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid state driver's license; a CDL may be required by state or local regulations.
- Passenger endorsement if required by state regulations.
- At least three years of driving record and a clean driving history.
- At least one year of prior experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
- Experience operating large vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Excellent customer service skills and a professional, friendly, and patient demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, patience, and commitment to treating residents with the utmost respect.
Nice To Haves
- Passenger-vehicle driving experience in a healthcare or senior living setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation to and from human service locations, work sites, educational institutions, medical facilities, grocery stores, drug stores, and other destinations.
- Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, using the wheelchair lift or stairs as needed; open and close doors; and load or unload walkers and wheelchairs.
- Prioritize resident safety and satisfaction, and account for all residents when departing from or returning to the community.
- Prepare the van or bus for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
- May ensure vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and properly displayed according to local and state policy.
- Follow the rules of the road and transportation safety procedures.
- Maintain a current driving license as required by state regulations.
- Assist with resident programs, activities, and special events as needed.
- Build positive relationships with residents through friendly conversation and support during trips.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Training and growth opportunities
- Early access to paycheck
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Free meals at work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
