Driver

Driver

The Orchards at Samaritan is currently seeking a driver to join our team.

Driver Duties and Responsibilities:

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle

• Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility

• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle

• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle

• Securing residents mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs

• Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended

• Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip

• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Driver Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle

• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle

• Ability to find geographic locations

• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities

• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff

• Possession of a valid drivers license

• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle

• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus

Driver Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K

• Tuition Reimbursement