Driver

Atria Senior Living - Sunnyvale; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Anniversary Rewards

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe and courteous service for residents in our community in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. You will drive residents to activities, meals, and appointments, assist with boarding, secure wheelchairs, and maintain clean, safe vehicles.

Requires a valid CDL and five+ years of driving experience. The role involves upholding safety standards, reporting maintenance needs, and supporting the Engage Life team with programs and resident

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Five or more years of driving experience
• Commercial driver's license required
• Ability to operate 7–16 passenger bus
• Experience with basic vehicle maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, courteous transportation for residents
• Drive to social and other destinations per schedule
• Assist residents into/out of vehicle safely
• Secure wheelchairs in restraints during trips
• Conduct vehicle maintenance checks and report repairs
• Maintain daily/weekly trip inspection records
• Deliver groceries/ belongings to residents
• Assist Engage Life Department as needed
• Submit travel expenses to business office daily
• Maintain safe driving record per company policy
• Handle emergencies and basic first aid

Skills

Driving

Vehicle maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

• We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.
• Atria Senior Living's family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location
• As a valued team member at Atria, you'll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate a seven (7) to sixteen (16) passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Atria or state law.
• Able to operate a limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria's Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service and serve as support staff for the Engage Life Director or Maintenance Director. Coordinates vehicle pre-maintenance, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle longevity.
• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident's apartments.
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Executive Director.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $21.00/hr - $25.20/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience