Transportation Associate [programming/activities]

Transportation Associate (Driver)

Brookline, Massachusetts

Goddard House's caring and compassionate transportation team members provide superior customer service, reliability, and a safe way for our senior residents to get to off-site appointments and enjoy excursions. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Goddard House is located at 165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA. Learn more about Goddard House here.


AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Full Time: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM OR 9:00 AM - 5:30PM based on ride needs

PAY & BENEFITS:

Rates start at $20 - $21 per hour based on work experience

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Harvard Vanguard, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meal during scheduled shift.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Riverway Green Line (E), Forest Hills Station, and along MBTA bus route 39)

WHAT OUR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATES DO:

• Drive the van in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner
• Assist residents in and out of the van at all times
• Properly secure equipment including wheelchairs
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Drive the car and coordinate rides for residents appointments

REQUIREMENTS:

• License requirements : Valid driver's license and clean driving record; Must be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance (26+ years of age)
• Communication : An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability - Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

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