Chauffeur - Lutheran Home, FT Day

Chauffeur, Non-DOT

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with residents and coworkers every day.

The "Chauffeur, Non-DOT" is responsible for driving the community van or bus (including only vehicles transporting up to 15 passengers) and assists in managing social activities for the residents in and out of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings; Provides assistance to residents to include boarding and leaving the bus, assistance with seat belts, walkers, securing wheelchairs, groceries and packages
• Assists the Lifestyle Enrichment Director or Service Coordinator by coordinating transportation for events, activities, appointments, etc.
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including: fueling vehicle and conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure and delivering vehicle to authorized service facility; Keeps the vehicle clean
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice; Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, wearing protective clothing and equipment when required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Driver's License for transporting 15 or fewer passengers (including the driver): Class D in Illinois; Class E in Missouri; Class C in Pennsylvania
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
• Must be CPR certified
• To be successful in this position, an employee will need patience and the ability to handle challenging situations; There may be circumstances that require the ability to make independent decisions when warranted; Flexibility may be required to accommodate evening or weekend activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents; Written skills for reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical activities, demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

Employee must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is constantly required to use sight to perform the job of driving.

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs.

The employee is in and out of a vehicle on a daily basis and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary; The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits:

Pay grade: 10, $18.05/hour to $28.80/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: No.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Lutheran Senior Services