Transportation Leader (Driver)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Fort Mill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellmore of Tega Cay, we are a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. As the Transportation Leader, you would work together with the care services staff to ensure residents are ready for their appointments, making sure each resident is transported safely and on time to each appointment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

High school graduation or GED required.
Transportation experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as specified by the company and by the company’s automobile insurance carrier.
Ability to be CPR certified at company’s expense.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a similar transportation position desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
Responsible for driving members/residents off the community’s premises for scheduled outings and appointments.
Participates in meetings for the Member Services Department to develop a schedule of social and recreational activities. The Transportation Leader shall support this by bringing ideas, resources, and member interests to the meeting to assist in the development of programming for all levels of care.
Communicates with the Concierge or Social Director daily to learn of current and future transportation routes and appointments.
Assists members/residents in and out of company vehicles.
Prioritizes times, routes and needs to accommodate the greatest number of Residents.
Helps members/residents to and from bus, van or car and into the destination place if needed.
Participates in scheduled activities as requested and encourage resident participation.
Reports any problems with members to the Social Director or Healthcare Administrator upon return to the campus.
Reports any traffic violation committed during working hours immediately to supervisor.
Acquires and maintains knowledge of all safety procedures pertaining to the vehicles and residents. Utilizes knowledge in times of emergency, breakdowns or accidents.
Schedules and performs routine maintenance on vehicles at appropriate time intervals. Keeps motor vehicle maintenance records and shares any problems or adverse vehicular situations with the Director of Facilities Services.
Maintains power on the cell phone assigned to the position or car and keeps phone at hand during working hours.