Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The non-CDL Driver operates a vehicle that holds less than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is responsible for transporting residents to scheduled medical appointments, shopping trips and events in a timely manner. This role requires a commitment to safety, customer service, and the wellbeing of our residents. May assist Program Director, Life Enrichment, with other in-house activities. This is a Monday-Friday work week.

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. 
• Current, valid State driver’s license. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant driving experience as a licensed driver, with good driving record. 
• Demonstrates effective time management skills. 
• Must demonstrate competency in the following areas: 
  • Read, write, speak and understand the English language. 
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. 
  • Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions. 
  • Competent in solving problems related to driving equipment operations/directions or related matters. 
  • Exhibit good customer service skills. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Drives vehicle (car or van) to destination designated by the facility leadership. 
• Inspects company vehicle for defects before and after trips using company vehicle checklist and reports any discrepancies indicating condition to supervisor. 
• Maneuvers vehicle in and around tight corners, through business areas and around high pedestrian traffic. 
• Assists residents in and out of vehicle recognizing each resident's conditions and restrictions. 
• Follows the standards, policies, and procedures of Five Star and demonstrates good judgment when transporting residents to appointments. 
• Makes appropriate observations while transporting residents and reports the information to the appropriate professional within the Community. 
• Observes all state traffic laws and any other state work assignments required by the driver. 
• Conducts self in a positive, professional manner in compliance with company policies and procedures. 
• Transports residents to all appointments or activities in a safe and timely manner. 
• Adjusts work schedule to facilitate activities/duties as needed. 
• Complies with necessary documentation requirements while transporting a resident or for Company business.
• Organizes groups of residents for each scheduled activity. 
• Picks up and delivers residents to routed stops. 
• Keeps vehicle clean and in working condition.
• May assist Program Director, Life Enrichment, with in-house activities including planning and organizing, arranging furniture, decorating and general set up for activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Promotes and protects residents’ rights, treats residents with dignity and respect. 
• Ensure the confidentiality of all residents is respected at all times (i.e., when answering telephone and/or speaking to co-workers). 
• Approach all residents in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Respect for the resident’s dignity and privacy is consistently provided. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information. 
• Demonstrate a courteous, polite, and friendly attitude with residents, families, and visitors. 
• Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect and seeks feedback. 
• Attends in-services and educational programs and attends continuing education as required. 
• Respond to the needs of residents, families and visitors by providing immediate assistance. 
• Function as a member of the team, assisting and supporting co-workers as needed. 
• Use personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures. 
• Reports any signs of rodent or pest infestation to the supervisor immediately. 
• Familiarize self with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Universal Worker Precautions for all housekeeping chemicals and cleaning supplies. 
• Reports injury to self and others to supervisor immediately. 
• Participants in the facility’s Quality Improvement program, as directed. 
• Comply with all documentation policies/procedures. 
• Use proper body mechanics when bending or lifting. 
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with the community’s Infection Prevention policies and procedures. 
• Know the community’s disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm system. 
• Perform all duties according to policy in a professional manner. 
• Comply with community attendance policies. 
• Comply with community dress code policies. 
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and/or in-service programs. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, stand, carry, finger, grasp and feel. 
• Lift, push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely transfer residents between vehicle, vehicle seats and wheelchairs.
• Ability to secure residents and/or their wheelchairs or assistive devices.
• Ability to safely operate any applicable wheelchair lift.
• Perform tasks that require bending, reaching, and manual dexterity. 
• Vision abilities required by this job includes distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. 
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position which includes adherence to strict time constraints. 
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing more than 50 pounds. 

 
EXPOSURE RISKS:

• Is subject to potential exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including but not limited to, TB, HIV and Hepatitis B. 
• May be exposed to varying weather conditions. 
• May be exposed to vehicle–related fumes. 

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