Transportation Leader/Driver

The Lakes at Litchfield•Pawleys Island, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Leader/Driver directs and implements automotive transportation schedules for residents at all levels of care within the campus environment. The role involves driving residents to scheduled outings and appointments, helping them in and out of vehicles and to destinations, and coordinating transportation plans with the Concierge or Social Director. The Transportation Leader also contributes ideas and resident interests to the development of social and recreational programming. The position requires maintaining resident and employee healthcare information as confidential, following vehicle and resident safety procedures, and reporting resident issues, traffic violations, and vehicle problems to the appropriate supervisor. Duties include scheduling routine vehicle maintenance, maintaining vehicle maintenance records, and keeping the assigned cell phone powered and accessible during working hours. Local and out-of-state travel in company transportation may be required for appointments, functions, events, outings, and emergencies.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Transportation experience.
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as specified by the company and its automobile insurance carrier.
Ability to become CPR certified at the company’s expense.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to assist residents in and out of transportation vehicles.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted while performing job responsibilities during the stage of communicability, unless duties can be assigned to minimize the likelihood of transmission.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a similar transportation position.

Responsibilities

Drive residents off the community premises for scheduled outings and appointments.
Participate in Member Services Department meetings and contribute ideas, resources, and resident interests to social and recreational programming.
Communicate daily with the Concierge or Social Director about current and future transportation routes and appointments.
Assist residents in and out of company vehicles and help them to and from vehicles and into destination locations when needed.
Prioritize transportation times, routes, and needs to accommodate the greatest number of residents.
Participate in scheduled activities as requested and encourage resident participation.
Report resident problems to the Social Director or Healthcare Administrator upon returning to campus.
Immediately report traffic violations committed during working hours to a supervisor.
Learn and follow vehicle and resident safety procedures, including during emergencies, breakdowns, or accidents.
Schedule and perform routine vehicle maintenance at appropriate intervals.
Maintain motor vehicle maintenance records and report problems or adverse vehicle situations to the Director of Facilities Services.
Maintain power on the cell phone assigned to the position or vehicle and keep it accessible during working hours.
Maintain HIPAA standards and keep resident and employee healthcare information confidential.