Van Driver

Nampa West of Cascadia • Nampa, ID

3d

About The Position

The Van Driver performs driving duties in support of the facility and residents. The role safely transports residents to medical appointments and organized outings, assists residents when entering and exiting the vehicle, and handles deliveries and supply or equipment pickups. The driver completes vehicle safety checks, reports significant changes in residents’ conditions or poor tolerance for travel, and arranges scheduled and unscheduled vehicle maintenance.

All Cascadia Healthcare employees must submit to and be cleared through the applicable state background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents. The employee must perform responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Skilled at operating a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be patient and polite.
• Knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance procedures.
• Employees must submit to and be cleared through the applicable state background check requirements before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Previous experience as a courtesy driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to doctors’ appointments and organized outings.
• Report significant changes in a resident’s condition or poor tolerance for travel.
• Complete a safety checklist and take corrective action before operating facility vehicles.
• Assist residents in entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Make deliveries and pick up supplies and equipment; load and unload the vehicle.
• Take the vehicle for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED