Driver NE

Grace Management•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

The Driver maintains the company van and transports residents to activities and events safely. The role may include establishing and monitoring transportation schedules as requested by a supervisor. When not driving, the Driver may assist the Maintenance or Housekeeping Department with light tasks, including changing light bulbs, sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and emptying trash. The Driver may also support the Life Enrichment Department with resident activities and functions. The Driver helps maintain resident safety when entering and exiting the vehicle and while it is in motion, follows procedures for mechanical lifts, reports safety or resident health concerns promptly, and keeps the vehicle clean and in proper running order. Other duties may include errands, resident-centered activities, assigned projects or committees, meetings and training, and other resident-related tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required at a minimum.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must complete drug testing and a criminal record background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.
Must have a valid driver's license sufficient to drive the company vehicle.
Must have a valid CDL license if required.
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and basic mechanical skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Physical ability to bend, stand, lift, stoop, sit, carry, stretch, and walk.
Manual dexterity to operate a vehicle safely.
Interpersonal skills to work with people at various levels, including associates and residents.
Must be free of communicable disease.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

Transport residents in the company vehicle as scheduled.
Ensure residents’ safety when entering and exiting the vehicle and follow safety rules while the vehicle is in motion.
Understand mechanical lift requirements and limitations and follow applicable procedures.
Immediately report safety concerns and resident health or safety concerns to the supervisor.
Complete pickup and delivery errands as requested by the supervisor.
Keep the company vehicle clean and in proper running order.
Report to the supervisor for additional duties when not driving.
Establish and monitor weekly or daily transportation schedules when requested by the supervisor.
Assist with light Maintenance or Housekeeping tasks, such as changing light bulbs, sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and emptying trash.
Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs and assist the Life Enrichment Department with activities and functions.
Participate in assigned projects or committees.
Attend associate meetings, in-service education, and associate functions as requested by the supervisor.
Assist with resident-related tasks as assigned.