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The Vered

Driver Part-time

The Vered, Encino, California, us, 91416

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Essential Job Duties:

(Other duties will be assigned as needed) Must be willing and able to do the following:

• Assist residents on and off bus/van, tracking attendance and coordinating equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, canes etc.)

• Responsible for transporting residents to grocery store, monthly outings, and extended trips as scheduled.

• Load groceries and other purchased items into bus/van

• Safely park and retrieve vehicles in designated areas.

• Greet residents, guests, and vendors promptly and professionally upon arrival and departure

• Report any incidents, accidents, or damage to the appropriate supervisor immediately

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the driveway, lobby entrance, parking garage, and valet stand.

• Schedule and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance with the support of the department director

• Clean and wash vehicle regularly

• Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protection during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position

• Follow written and oral directions

• Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information

• Attend all in-services as assigned or requested

• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers

• Observe all community safety policies and procedures to ensure resident safety at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum six (6) months experience as a bus/van driver required

• Must possess current and valid driver's license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed

• Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of the community policy

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language

• Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others

• Must possess patience and sensitivity to others' needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours

• Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TVs, and digital cameras

• Good communication skills (oral and written)

• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifts and carries up to 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally

• Pushes and pulls up to 100 lbs. occasionally

• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

• Talks and listens occasionally

• Sits 4 hours per day; stands and walks 4 hours per day (combined) - 8 hr. day

• Worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Uses tools and equipment on the job such as: Personal computer, Bus, van, and general automobile, Cellular phone, CB, and/or 2-way radio