Van Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Driver is responsible for driving and transporting participants around the community and to medical appointments as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Transports participants around the community, to and from medical appointments and other outside appointments, as necessary.
* Assists participants to and from the van for all pickups and drop offs.
* Uses preventative measures to maintain vehicles' interior and exterior on a consistent basis to ensure safe transportation.
* Notifies the Director immediately of any incidents out of the ordinary, client injuries, client falls, or accidents.
* Works with Supervisor of Drivers to identify specific needs of each participant.
* Removes snow around surrounding area of vans during the winter months to ensure client safety and the safe operation of the van.
* Assists the Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, as needed.
* Ability to pass a fit test. Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
* Performs other duties as requested.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
* Valid state Driver's License from the state of residence
* Minimum 5 years of safe driving experience
* Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and DOT mandated driver training
* Able to become CPR certified
* Able to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair
* Must be a responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to push patients in wheelchair
* Ability to lift participants in emergency situations
* COVID vaccinated preferred
Compensation details: 25 Hourly Wage