Transportation Associate

POSITION: Transportation Associate

REPORTS TO: Life Enrichment Director

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Driver is responsible for providing transportation services to CILE Senior Living residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. - Assists residents with any special needs during transportation, e.g., carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents in and out of vehicles, etc. - Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed. - Responsible for maintenance and appearance of designated vehicles. - Coordinates routine preventive maintenance as directed. - Maintains all tools, equipment, and supplies. - Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information. - Communicates any observed or suspected resident change in condition to a supervisor immediately. - Maintains a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards. - Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress. - Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS). - Attend all required all staff meetings. - Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

- Previous experience driving a bus with wheelchair lift. - Experience working with seniors. - Valid and applicable state drivers’ license and no major driving violations for the past three (3) years. First aid and CPR certification may be required. - Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write. - Must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses. - Must be able to hear with or without hearing aid devices to ensure safety while transporting in a vehicle.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. - Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. - Sit – sit infrequently. - Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. - Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. - Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. - Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. - Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.