Wheelchair Van Driver - Casual hours
About The Position
The Wheelchair Van Driver transports older adults between their residences and the day center, to outside appointments and activities, and delivers medical equipment as requested by the Transportation Supervisor. This is a casual-hours, non-full-time position in Tarentum and Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, with a minimum of 8 hours per month. Work hours fall Monday through Friday. Compensation is $16.50–$18 per hour, based on experience. Candidates must pass a DOT physical. Employees in Van Driver and Escort positions are subject to random quarterly drug and alcohol testing under the organization's drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of driving experience.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical.
- Knowledge of roads in the program area.
- Ability to read a road map.
- Ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with participants and other staff.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Mental alertness and ability to plan and organize assignments efficiently.
- Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to function in stressful situations.
- Compliance with random quarterly drug and alcohol testing for Van Driver and Escort positions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous transportation, medical equipment, and/or supply experience, including experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
- Prior experience in the geriatric field is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Transport older adults between their residences and the day center.
- Transport older adults to outside appointments and activities.
- Deliver medical equipment as requested by the Transportation Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
