Driver

Bus Driver Opportunity at The Neighborhood at Vestavia HillsThe Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking a Bus Driver to join their team! The Driver reports directly to Executive Director.Shift Details: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Friday; every other weekend requiredPurpose: The Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents to their activities and appointments.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Daily safety checks of the vehicle.Reporting immediately to the Executive Director any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.Reporting immediately to the Program and Outreach Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.Safe assistance and transportation of participants.Responsible handling of participant's personal belongings and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant's residence to the Center.Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.Daily "gas-up" and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.Education/Experience/Licensure-Certification:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State and a "no point" driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles.Fluency in English is required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be helpful.Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health.Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferredSkills and Abilities:Demonstrate the ability to Plan and OrganizeDemonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage StressUnderstands and embraces the assisted living philosophyDemonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance toolsIs proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlinesAbility to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and timesMaintain appropriate driver's license such as CDL (commercial driver's license), Chauffer license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of TransportationHas proficient grammar and documentation skillsUnderstands basic concepts of risk managementPhysical Requirements:In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:Hours at one time: 2 - 4Total hours/ day: 4 – 6In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:Hours at one time: 0 - 2Total hours/ day: 2 – 4In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:1 - 3 hours, 1 - 2 times a weekAssociate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs)Frequency: 50 lbsOccasionally: 150 lbsAssociate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)Frequency: 40 lbsOccasionally: 70 lbsHeight of lift: 3 – 4 feetDistance of carry: 30 yardsAssociate will use hands for repetitive:Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulationAssociate should be able to:Bend: FrequentlySquat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyClimb: FrequentlyReach: Occasionally, 3 feet