Part-Time Driver/Housekeeper EOW (6AM3:30PM)

Driver Job

The Driver is responsible for transporting Villa residents and personnel to assigned destination. Perform other duties as related to department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Receive and review requests for daily trips from Nursing.
• Maintain proper gauge levels in vehicles. (i. e. fill gas tank when needed, oil, windshield fluid, etc.).
• Transport residents and personnel to hospitals, doctors offices, and other assigned places in a caring and safe manner, always representing the Villa in a professional and courteous manner.
• Insure residents are utilizing seat belts and wheelchairs are safely strapped according to the Villas policy and procedures.
• Provide assistance to residents with walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Use care in opening car doors and helping residents with stairs.
• Inform Director if vehicles need to be updated with listed inspections.
• Report malfunctions of vehicles or needed serviced check-ups to Director, designee.
• Determine arrival and departure times with both the designees of daily trip assignments and the resident(s) who are being transported.
• Report to Director or designee when no trips are scheduled in order to receive new assignment.
• Carry proper identification when operating a vehicle. (i.e., License, insurance, registration.
• Report any ticket or accident to the Director immediately.
• Assist residents, upon arrival and/or pick up at destination, as needed.
• Drive in a safe manner in accordance with State Driving Laws, obeying rules of the road.
• Maintain proper maintenance care of vehicles (interior/exterior) for cleanliness.
• Revocations and/or suspension of ones license must be reported immediately to the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Human Resources.
• Arrive on time for appointments. As soon as possible, report any delays which might have occurred.
• Act as pall bearer on occasion and work on grave preparation, as needed.
• Receive work orders from the Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager
• Remove trash from various locations in the facility, the incinerator room, and the basement.
• Sweep and mop fire towers.
• Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
• Clean light fixtures and vents, as necessary.
• Wipe down all equipment in basement.
• Keep equipment in good condition, i.e., scrubber, vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Ensure all deliveries to the loading dock are delivered to Materials Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.

Standards Of Excellence:

Spirit Of Unity And Teamwork - Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect - Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit Of Hospitality And Relationship Building - Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication - Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense Of Ownership And Stewardship - Assumes responsibility for the Villas reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care And Service - Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid and current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• One (1) year experience in driving, in all weather conditions and in both city and residential areas.

Physical And Environmental Requirements:

• Heavy physical effort
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
• Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
• Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
• Frequently transports residents
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Driver.
• Movement of the neck for motions associated with operating a vehicle.