Bus Driver - Senior Living - Part-time

Bus Driver

Status: Part-time

Location: Avamere at Rio Rancho; 1000 Riverview Drive; Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide reliable and courteous transportation services to residents/patients with safety as a top priority; to provide a communication link between residents, family, and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicles; and to maintain records that are required and/or requested by management.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Operates assigned vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintains safe and defensive driving.
• Provides communication link between residents, family, and staff.
• Assists passengers in and out of the vehicle/bus, operates ramps, lifts, and securement devices as needed.
• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for residents.
• Presents safety briefing to passengers before each trip departure.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on each trip sheet, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition report and other records that are requested by management.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicles as required.
• Fuels the assigned vehicle as required.
• Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions.
• Respond immediately to accidents or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency personnel arrive.
• Serves as a positive role model while providing transportation services.
• Participates in facility surveys (State/Federal inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to ensure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Reports all accidents/incidents/unsafe conditions to the Administrator immediately.
• Reports complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Activity Director/Administrator for resolution.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.