Driver - Casual

Optima Living; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community living organization in Sherwood Park, Alberta is looking for a Driver. You will transport residents to various activities and ensure their safety and comfort. Ideal candidates should have a valid Class 4 driver’s license and possess strong communication skills. Experience in customer service is beneficial. The role involves maintaining the vehicle and assisting residents during outings. This position emphasizes a resident-centered approach, focusing on high service quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Familiar with bus safety procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to scheduled activities and destinations.
• Assist residents safely when boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain the bus, including fuel and cleanliness.
• Perform duties during resident outings.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Class 4 driver’s license

Job description

Let us welcome you home to Aster Gardens at Sherwood Park, AB.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision

For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavours.

Responsibilities

• Transporting residents to scheduled activities and other scheduled destinations as applicable
• Assists residents during boarding and exiting the vehicle, and when they cross the street when the vehicle is stopped to ensure their safety.
• Operates the vehicle safely and in compliance with traffic laws, organizational policies, and licensing requirements.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the bus such filling the gas tank and windshield washer fluid, checking tire pressure, checking the oil.
• Ensures vehicles are regularly cleaned and sanitized, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
• all related tasks during resident outings to ensure the continuity and the quality of the services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license with a clean driving record
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service is an asset.
• Familiar with Bus safety procedures and processes

Conditions of Employment

• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check