Van Driver - Part Time

Lutheran Home • Cape Girardeau, MO

8h

About The Position

The Lutheran Home is seeking a Part-Time Van Driver with strong driving skills, a clean driving record, and a valid Class E driver’s license. Experience with shuttle or passenger transport – and especially wheelchair transport – is a plus. In this important service role, you will be responsible for safely and promptly transporting residents, families, and staff, supporting the daily rhythm of our healthcare community. We are guided by the values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship in everything that we do. If you share these values and enjoy making a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply. In this position, you will enjoy part-time day hours, working 3 days a week from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. About the Lutheran Home: Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled. The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation. Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Class E Driver License
• Strong driving skills with a clean driving record
• CPR certification required, or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and safely position residents
• Ability to perform frequent physical movements, including reaching, bending, and stooping

Nice To Haves

• Experience with shuttle or passenger transport – and especially wheelchair transport

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from designated locations in a timely manner.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Engage in courteous and respectful conversation with residents and their families.
• Keep track of fuel usage.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of vehicle, including checking the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, and taillights; report any mechanical malfunctions or other issues as required.
• Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the vehicle, including fueling; check oil and fluid levels; clean the windshield and headlamps; and maintain the vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.

What This Job Offers

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