Part-time Driver

JFSHI, Inc.•Brown Deer, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

JFS Housing, Inc., develops affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities. Our campus community in the Village of Brown Deer provides residents with more than a place to live. This is truly home, with all the amenities to live an active life. What makes our community truly unique is how it fosters social interaction among neighbors yet ensures security and privacy.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, auto insurance with $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 Liability Coverage, and a pass an insurance eligibility and driving record check
Pass a criminal background check
Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations including following safe driving practices, obeying parking signs, and road and driving regulations.
Ability to pass JFSHI driver test
Must have genuine interest in the needs of the advanced aging, mental health and other infirmities of age, understanding the problems they encounter and have patience and tact in servicing their needs.
Physical ability to perform strenuous tasks related to loading and unloading vehicle passengers and items unassisted including the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs; and push, pull, assist, maneuver and secure wheelchairs with passengers up to 400 lbs.
Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs), and unencumbered wrist, back and hip movement.
Full and complete use of all limbs to operate vehicle controls.
High School Diploma required
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
Strong verbal communication skills
Friendly and approachable demeanor
Possession of necessary required certifications to work in an RCAC or the ability to obtain certifications within 3 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

Experience in transporting seniors or wheelchair bound passengers desirable

Responsibilities

Drive residents to and from designated pick up and drop off locations
Follow pick-up and delivery schedule as determined by Resident Care Coordinator.
Ensure all passengers use adequate seat belts
Operate wheelchair lift and secure resident wheelchairs in vehicles when appropriate
Performs safety checks on the facility vehicles each time before operation
Refuels vehicles as needed
Drives vehicles in a safe manner following traffic regulations
Assists participant riders in getting on and off the vehicles
Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort
Follows guidelines should an accident occur
Contacts RCC and/or Director of Assisted Living, as needed, to ensure a driver is available for all trips scheduled
Carry out other duties as assigned