Driver

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OURTEAM.


A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people arehappiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities forphysical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritualinvolvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positivelyimpact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.


DRIVER

Doyou enjoy having fun? Do you enjoy driving? Spending time with people? If so,maybe this is an opportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to assistour residents with their transportation needs. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate SeniorLiving's mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life ofpurpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so. We operate communitiesin the western US and are seeking the right Driver to join ourteam. Come help us create an environmentthat promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in agracious, homelike setting. This position is parttimeand includes transportation and personal escort services for our residents toand from medical appointments, driving residents on group social outings,helping to maintain our vehicles, interacting with residents, their families,and physicians, and ensuring safe practices in the transport of our residents.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. Youmust have strong communication and computer skills. Excellent time managementskills are important along with relationship building, persistence, flexibility,and adaptability. You must want tohave fun and spend time with others to be successful in this role.


SKILLS NEEDED:

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individuallyand in small groups
• Excellent driving skills and safetyawareness
• Aptitude to manage dailytransportation schedule
• Ability to operate different types ofvehicles including 13 passenger bus, vans, cars
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure andability to promote this sense of calmness with others
• Communication skills that helpencourage our residents throughout their day
• Comfortability to interact withresidents that have varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities
• Team player with ability to develop strongworking relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residentswith dementia still live with purpose

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experiences where you have driven passengers and provided for their safe transport
• Past roles in which you have been taskedwith providing for the safety and comfort of others
• Jobs you've had that include workingwith seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Roles in which you have providedexcellent customer service
• Prior volunteer work or other work withvulnerable groups of people
• Experiences that have given you a familiaritywith the senior population and how aging can affect a person

QUALIFICATIONS:

1- At least 21 years of age

2- Experience transporting individualsand groups of people

3- Current negative TB test

4- State required licenses forspecialized vehicles

5- Willingness to learn how to work in ahealthcare/assisted living environment

6- Ability to pass criminalrecord/background check

7- Level-headed and non-flappable nature

8- Valid driver's license with aqualifying driver abstract

9- Good time management skills

10- Must be able to work wellindependently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate. Ourcompensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for thisposition is $18.00 to $24.00 per hour. Prior experience in seniors housing programmingis preferred. A passion for your workand a commitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. This is an opportunity to work in a boomingindustry that is constantly evolving and is making a positive impact forseniors every day. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated againstCOVID-19 is preferred. If you want tolearn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.