Van Driver

Element Care • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The Van Driver transports participants around the community and to medical and other outside appointments as needed. The role also assists participants during van pickups and drop-offs, helps Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, and supports safe transportation through regular vehicle upkeep and attention to participant-specific needs.

The position includes notifying the Director immediately about unusual incidents, participant injuries or falls, and accidents. During winter months, the driver removes snow around the vans to support participant safety and safe vehicle operation. The role may require wearing a face mask where a tight respirator seal is critical; facial hair that interferes with that seal may not be permitted. The incumbent must be able to pass a fit test and performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Valid state Driver’s License from the state of residence.
• At least 5 years of safe driving experience.
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical and DOT-mandated driver training.
• Ability to become CPR certified.
• Ability to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair.
• Ability to push patients in a wheelchair.
• Ability to lift participants in emergency situations.
• Responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a fit test.
• May be required to avoid facial hair that interferes with a tight respirator seal when duties require wearing a face mask.

Nice To Haves

• COVID vaccination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants around the community and to and from medical and other outside appointments as needed.
• Assist participants to and from the van during pickups and drop-offs.
• Take preventative measures to maintain vehicle interiors and exteriors consistently and support safe transportation.
• Immediately notify the Director of unusual incidents, participant injuries or falls, and accidents.
• Work with the Supervisor of Drivers to identify each participant’s specific needs.
• Remove snow around the vans during winter months to ensure participant safety and safe van operation.
• Assist Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed