Bus Driver

Brookdale TransportationProvides transportation to the residents for appointments and errands, such as medical appointments, banking, shopping, worship services, entertainment, and other miscellaneous activities. Ensures safety of all passengers. Runs event and community errands as needed.Essential FunctionsTransports residents using company vehicle to appointments, errands, and other activities as needed, including doctor appointments, grocery shopping, banking, worship services, etc.Drives residents to events and community programs per the activity schedule.Carries belongings, opens doors, and cautions residents on steps and other objects in their path. Opens/closes and loads/unloads walkers and wheelchairs. Assists residents in and out of the vehicle utilizing the wheelchair lift and/or stairs, if needed.Ensures residents are safely seated with seat belts secured.Assists residents in wheelchairs during activities outside the community.Accounts for presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community.Calls resident rooms for appointment/activity reminders, as needed.Fills the community motor vehicle with gasoline at pre-approved service stations.Keeps the facility vehicle clean and properly maintained. Reports mechanical issues and repairs to the supervisor or maintenance department and schedules appointments as needed.Responds immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies, based on established protocol.Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of resident's health to management as appropriate.May be responsible for ensuring all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Prior experience working with seniors preferred.Certifications, Licenses, and other Special RequirementsMust have a valid state driver's license with a good driving record. CPR training and certification may be required.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsStandingWalkingSittingUse hands and fingers to handle or feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearAbility to lift: Up to 50 poundsVisionRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendorsOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coveragePotential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsSubject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentRequires Travel: FrequentlyManagement/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.Knowledge and SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, resident's families, and other employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.