Driver

Job Opportunity

Employer: Camarillo Health Care District

Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location: 3639 East Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Department: Transportation

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Adult Day Center Director, the Driver will provide non-emergency day transportation mostly frail, elderly and/or disabled clients, including transportation for Adult Day Center. Drivers are required to complete pre and post-drive safety checks, comply with all traffic laws and District policy, participate in trainings and interact with clients and families in a professional and compassionate manner.

Example of job duties:

• Safely transport frail, elderly and/or disabled riders to and from medical appointments and other activities of daily living in a compassionate, professional and respectful manner; complete required paperwork, comply with maintenance checklists and schedules, comply with any/all traffic laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and District policies, procedures and best practices.
• Responsible for assigned schedule management including client pickup, loading, unloading, and safe delivery to destination.
• Provide safe and sensitive assistance to special needs clients.
• Participate in appropriate assistive device training, dementia training, special needs training, use of medical equipment, safety around the use of oxygen canisters, etc
• Administer First Aid, CPR, and emergency aid as situation dictates; appropriately recognize and report changes in client health status or behavior; follow safety protocol and procedure.
• Ensure clients do not leave personal possessions on the vehicle, such as purse, coat, glasses, etc.
• Possess working knowledge of Ventura County area
• Communicate effectively and professionally via mobile device(s)
• Work in cooperation with other staff.
• Complete required paperwork in accurately and timely.
• Participate in schedule changes around vehicle maintenance and repair
• Conduct daily pre and post mechanical safety inspections checklist.
• Appropriately collect and receipt fares from clients and deposits according to procedure.
• Responsible for cleanliness of interior and reporting any deficiency; Assist Supervisor with performance evaluation of vehicles; Check vehicle inventory and supplies, as needed.
• Communicate with clients in a professional, courteous, patient and caring manner.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS);

CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation plan

Medical insurance plans offered through the CalPERS Health Program.

Annual Accrual Rates: Leave accrual rates vary bi-weekly, based on years of service and weekly hours worked.

Holidays: The District observes 11 holidays per year