Driver ( Van ) Full Time
About The Position
The Driver safely and comfortably transports program participants to and from their homes and the program, as well as to other locations as required. The role involves following pre-arranged schedules, ensuring participants are not left unattended, and providing attentive, courteous support during trips. The Driver also maintains the vehicle and transportation equipment, organizes routes and duties, and keeps required records current. The position requires a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, a safe driving record, CPR and First Aid training, basic transfer skills, and the ability to lift moderate weights. Experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle is required; experience working with elders and adults with physical or cognitive impairments is desirable. The Driver must consent to an initial and random drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- Valid and appropriate state driver’s license; the responsibilities specify a current Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Safe driving record.
- Training in CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to perform basic transfer techniques.
- Ability to lift moderate weights without injury.
- Experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle.
- Consent to initial and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Functional qualifications include standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching or working overhead, and climbing 34% to 66% of the time.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift or carry 10–20 pounds 34% to 66% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with elders and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments.
Responsibilities
- Safely and comfortably transport, or assist in transporting, participants and materials to and from the program and other locations according to pre-arranged schedules.
- Verify each client and destination and never leave a participant unattended.
- Ensure that appropriate safety measures are followed while transporting participants.
- Report participant behavioral changes or unusual incidents to appropriate professional staff and consult with program staff as necessary.
- Safely operate, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and transportation equipment according to schedules and procedures; perform or arrange repairs when needed.
- Maintain the interior and exterior of the vehicle in a clean and ready state.
- Organize transportation duties, routes, and other activities by prioritizing and scheduling to meet established deadlines.
- Attend to participants’ needs during trips in a friendly, courteous, and caring manner, and communicate courteously with caregivers.
- Listen to participants, caregivers, and others to understand their needs; communicate instructions and information clearly while maintaining confidentiality.
- Help create and maintain a warm, caring, and personally attentive atmosphere that supports appropriate, positive participation and participant and caregiver satisfaction.
- Maintain a current Massachusetts driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Operate the vehicle in compliance with speed limits and safety procedures and encourage passengers to follow them.
- Immediately notify the Program Manager or appropriate person of any injury, accident, or situation requiring managerial attention.
- Maintain travel logs, vehicle maintenance records, and other required information accurately and neatly according to established procedures and make records readily accessible to appropriate personnel.
- Perform other program- or agency-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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