Driver (Casual/Part-Time)

PARC Retirement Living; White Rock; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Living wage certified

Subsidized meals and beverages

No late nights

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a casual, part-time Driver for the Oceana PARC community in White Rock. You will transport residents to appointments, events and errands with a focus on safety and courtesy.

A Class 4 unrestricted licence and a clean driving record are required, along with comfort using an iPhone or Outlook for scheduling. As a PARC Driver you’ll support residents’ health, independence and engagement, completing vehicle inspections, assisting with boarding and de-boarding, and

Qualifications

• Class 4 unrestricted licence with multi-passenger van experience.
• Excellent driving record with zero points in the last three years.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent; comfortable using iPhone or tablet.
• Attentive, professional and customer-focused with residents and the public.
• Understand needs of seniors and coordination with families and services.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents to local destinations, appointments, shopping and events.
• Operate the vehicle safely and courteously, following traffic rules.
• Complete vehicle inspections at start and end of shifts; report safety concerns.
• Help residents in and out of the vehicle.
• Track residents during outings and return everyone safely.
• Run errands for residents as directed by management or reception.
• Assist residents with booking trips using iPhone and Outlook calendars.
• Clean and tidy the vehicle; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Tech-savvy (iPhone/Outlook)

Reliable

Education

Grade 12 education

Class 4 unrestricted licence

Three years of Class 4 driving experience

Tools

iPhone

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Casual, Part-Time (2-19 hours) | Hourly Rate: $27.85

Are you a caring professional who is passionate about building relationships? Are you looking for more meaning in your work?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Driver to join the team at our Oceana PARC community in White Rock.

About working at PARC

As a PARC Driver, you’re a key member of our Active Living team, helping our residents stay healthy, self-reliant, and engaged. You pay an essential role by providing safe, professional and courteous transportation for residents on scheduled and unscheduled trips.

As a PARC Driver you are responsible for:

• Driving residents to points of local interest, appointments, shopping, and other destinations as requested.
• Operating the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner, obeying all traffic regulations.
• Completing a vehicle inspection at the beginning and end of each shift, and reporting any safety concerns to the manager on duty.
• Physically helping residents in and out of the vehicle.
• Keeping track of residents on outings, and ensuring everyone gets back to the residence safely.
• Running errands for residents at the direction of the management or reception team.
• Assisting residents with booking trips using iPhone and Microsoft Office Outlook calendars.
• Cleaning and tidying the vehicle.
• Other duties that support the team and operation.

The perks of working at PARC

• Meaningful work. How many jobs can say that? At PARC, you'll be making a positive difference in seniors' lives, each and every day.
• A true living wage.PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Refreshments while you work. PARC's chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• No more late nights. Unlike the rest of the hospitality world, our closing shift ends at 9 p.m.
• Flexible hours and location. We're open to scheduling when and where it works for you - with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.

It takes a special kind of person to work here - does this sound like you?

• You have a Class 4 unrestricted licence, permitting the operation of a multi-passenger van, with at least three years of Class 4 driving experience.
• You have an excellent driving record with zero points over the last three years, and are insurable at regular rates.
• You have a Grade 12 education, or equivalent, and you're comfortable using an iPhone or tablet for scheduling.
• You're attentive , professional and a customer service star, who can communicate tactfully and respectfully with residents and the public.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and and other professional services engaged with our residents.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.