Driver

Job Description

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Village Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country.

We offer jobs in Bradenton, FL, at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You'll join a team that's passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We're committed to delivering the absolute best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton.

The Non-CDL Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services for residents of the senior living community. This role supports residents' independence and quality of life by transporting them to scheduled appointments, community outings, shopping trips, and other activities. The driver ensures passenger safety, assists residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle when needed, and maintains a positive, respectful experience for all riders.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will

• Picks up and delivers residents to all scheduled activities and appointments where transportation is needed.
• Complete a safety check of the applicable vehicle, (i.e., car or bus) before transporting residents to and from scheduled activities and appointments.
• Accurately records vehicle mileage and resident attendance for all scheduled transportation.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, inside and out.
• Transport vehicle(s) to service locations for routine preventive maintenance on vehicle(s) as scheduled by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of necessary repairs and vehicle malfunctions.
• Immediately notifies supervisor of resident concerns, problems, or incidents.
• Make miscellaneous runs for administration errands as necessary.
• Maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies in proper condition.
• Accomplish all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school education required. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with the residents always.
• Must be able to interpret and follow map directions.
• Driver's License (Required)
• Passenger Endorsement (Required)

We value our employees and show appreciation through

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• A Monthly All-Staff Meet n' Eat, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.
• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement
• Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

Job Type: Full time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm with occasional evenings or weekends as necessary

Salary: Starting at $17.50 per hour

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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