Driver/Program Assistant Dual Role

Active Day•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Active Day is hiring for a dual-role Program Assistant / Driver to serve members both at the center and on the road. As a Program Assistant, the employee helps members with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on- and off-site social activities. As a Driver, the employee operates and maintains mobility buses and transports members safely and courteously to and from centers, as well as to field trips and medical appointments, and runs errands for the center. Drivers escort members door-to-door in all weather conditions and assist them with boarding and exiting vehicles. Team members are expected to maintain a positive, supportive, productive, and dependable attitude, keep members safe, and contribute to their health and happiness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Valid driver’s license and applicable state- or vehicle-specific driver credentials.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to push, pull, bend, turn, pivot, transfer, and lift up to 50 pounds, and to routinely and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle to assist members.
Ability to pass required physical examinations, including a Department of Transportation exam.
Successful background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and any other state-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a driver.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
Knowledge of the local geographic area.
Where applicable, CPR, First Aid, and Passenger Assisted Safety & Sensitivity (PASS) certifications; these will be facilitated as part of job training.

Responsibilities

Help members with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on- and off-site social activities.
Operate and maintain mobility buses and provide safe, courteous, timely transportation to and from centers.
Escort members door-to-door in all weather conditions; provide transportation for field trips and medical appointments, and run errands for the center.
Inspect vehicles daily, follow maintenance and fueling schedules, check wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment, report mechanical or safety concerns, and keep vehicles clean.
Share recommendations and insights with coworkers about accommodating members’ needs during boarding, exiting, and transport.
Assist members with boarding and exiting vehicles and with special needs during transport; ensure members are securely fastened.
Maintain vehicle route, mileage, fuel, and service records.
Maintain and secure company property, including vehicles, phones, and fuel cards.
Communicate positively and professionally with members, families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Deliver information to family members as requested.
Report issues, concerns, and unusual occurrences to the lead driver, transportation coordinator, or center director.
Follow company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Assist the transportation coordinator or center director in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies that improve the member experience.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.