Transportation Associate

Description

POSITION: Transportation Associate

REPORTS TO: Life Enrichment Director

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Driver is responsible for providing transportation services to CILE Senior Living residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• •Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• •Assists residents with any special needs during transportation, e.g., carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents in and out of vehicles, etc.
• •Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.
• •Responsible for maintenance and appearance of designated vehicles.
• •Coordinates routine preventive maintenance as directed.
• •Maintains all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• •Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information.
• •Communicates any observed or suspected resident change in condition to a supervisor immediately.
• •Maintains a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• •Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• •Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• •Attend all required all staff meetings.
• •Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• •Previous experience driving a bus with wheelchair lift.
• •Experience working with seniors.
• •Valid and applicable state drivers’ license and no major driving violations for the past three (3) years. First aid and CPR certification may be required.
• •Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.
• •Must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• •Must be able to hear with or without hearing aid devices to ensure safety while transporting in a vehicle.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• •Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• •Sit – sit infrequently.
• •Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• •Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• •Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• •Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• •Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• •Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• •Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• •Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.