Driver

Elegance Senior Living•Lower Merion Township, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents to various locations, including medical appointments and recreational outings. This role requires a professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and the ability to assist residents with their mobility needs. The Driver will ensure the safety and well-being of residents during transport, maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety, and adhere to all company protocols and safety standards.

Requirements

Safe driving standards
Professional communication skills
Understanding of residents' medical needs
Ability to assist residents with mobility
Ability to operate wheelchair lift and stairs
Knowledge of safety and emergency equipment
Ability to maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety
Ability to keep a maintenance log
Knowledge of preventative maintenance
Compliance with Safety Committee Standards
Ability to follow procedures for accidents and emergencies
Ability to foster teamwork and assist others

Nice To Haves

Experience with assisted living department
Experience with resident outings and medical visits transportation

Responsibilities

Transport residents safely, observing all safe driving standards.
Communicate professionally with residents, physician offices, and the community.
Inform residents, team members, and medical providers of pick-up and drop-off times.
Follow schedule with minimal changes and cancellations.
Assist residents to minimize risk of injury or accident during loading and unloading.
Understand residents' medical needs and approach them appropriately.
Schedule and execute resident outings, including sight-seeing, destination locations, and medical trips.
Carry belongings, open doors, and caution residents on steps and other objects.
Open/close and load/unload walkers and wheelchairs.
Assist residents in and out of the vehicle using the wheelchair lift and/or stairs.
Ensure residents are safely seated with seat belts secured.
Assist residents in wheelchairs during activities outside the community.
Account for the presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community.
Call resident rooms for appointment/activity reminders as needed.
Fill the community motor vehicle with gasoline at pre-approved service stations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies.
Interact with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention.
Communicate concerns about resident's health to management.
Ensure vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly.
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all vehicles.
Check vehicles prior to transporting residents for safety and emergency equipment.
Keep a maintenance log on vehicles and ensure timely preventative maintenance.
Work in a safe manner and report unsafe actions to the Executive Director.
Comply with Safety Committee Standards.
Notify the Executive Director of workplace injuries and follow all procedures.
Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative, assist others, and have a positive impact.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.