Driver (CDL with passenger endorsement)

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC•Elk Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Driver position at WellQuest of Elk Grove involves maintaining vehicles, including regular inspections and cleaning, and safely transporting residents and staff. Key duties include driving to scheduled doctor appointments and outings, managing transportation schedules, and ensuring effective communication with facility staff. The role also requires assisting residents with mobility and performing light facility maintenance tasks when not driving.

Requirements

Must have a clean DMV record
Possess a Class C, B, or A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement
A good driving record must be maintained
Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, and front desk staff
Must be in constant contact with facility at all times
Must be flexible, punctual, and dependable
Ability to comply with sometimes-heavy transportation schedule
Must be enrolled in DOT random substance and alcohol testing
Sensitivity and caring for the elderly
Physically able to perform assigned job task
For communities licensed for sixteen (16) to forty-nine (49) persons: Must have at least six (6) months experience in providing planned activities or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program
For communities licensed for fifty (50) or more persons: Must have one (1) year of experience in conducting group activities and be knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs, supervising other employees and in training volunteers

Nice To Haves

Prefer one (1) year of experience

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles in good condition and inspect them on a regular basis
Transport residents and staff to and from scheduled Doctor appointments and outings
Stay in compliance with driving schedule
Keep track of appointment and scheduled activity times
Keep vehicles clean and maintained once a week
Report any trouble or misunderstandings with staff, resident’s, resident’s family member to supervisor
Report to Department head when supervisor is not in facility
Keep mileage record when using bus
Have effective communication with receptionist and supervisor
Assist all residents in and out of car
Escort to doctor’s office or any other facility when required
Clean parking lot and front entrance with blower everyday
Report to supervisor for other duties when driver has no transportation
Adhere to guidelines in Employee Handbook including dress code, conduct, scheduling etc.