Bus Driver

Fields Senior Living; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fields Senior Living in Arlington, WA, seeks a dedicated Transport Driver to move residents to appointments, shopping, and events. You will perform daily safety checks, maintain logs, and ensure the vehicle is clean and ready. Strong communication and compassion are essential for positive resident interactions.

Requirements include older age, driver experience, CPR/First Aid, and ability to work various shifts, with a commitment to safety and integrity in all duties.

Qualifications

• Must be drug-free and pass urine drug screen on hire and routinely.
• Criminal background check and health screening including TB test required.
• Eighteen (18) years old or older.
• Experience operating large vehicles/buses and knowledge of local area.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clear verbal and written communication in English.
• Able to work all shifts to ensure staffing coverage.
• Demonstrates integrity and commitment to Fields Senior Living.
• Experience working with seniors, including dementia/Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and safe transportation for residents to and from various locations.
• Complete bus safety checks daily and document any concerns; keep emergency kit stocked.
• Ensure cell phone is charged and Bluetooth is enabled in the vehicle.
• Maintain an accurate log of safety documentation and checks.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with warmth, compassion, and respect.
• Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness.
• Inform the executive director in writing of any mechanical problems.
• Coordinate with Life Enrichment Director about outing success.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Safety checks

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Stamina

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and safe transportation for residents to and from various locations such as: shopping, medical appointments, banks, and social events
• Complete bus safety checks daily, prior to driving bus. Ensure the vehicle is in safe working manner and document any areas of concern or damage. Vehicle emergency kit should be stocked and refilled during this time, if necessary.
• Ensure cell phone is charged and Bluetooth is inside the vehicle.
• Maintain an accurate log of safety documentation of safety checks.
• Provide exceptional customer service by approaching with warmth, compassion, and respect to establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and the public.
• Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness.
• Inform the executive director in writing of any mechanical problems.
• Communicate with Life Enrichment Director about success of outings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Must be neat in appearance, pleasant personality, be congenial to fellow team members, residents, families, and the public in general. Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties.
• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meetdeadlines.
• Mustbedetail andteam-workoriented.
• Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills andcommunityrequirements.

Qualifications:

• MustbeDrugfreeandsubmittoUrinaryAnalysisDrugscreeninguponhireandroutinely.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test.
• Must be eighteen (18) years old.
• Have working knowledge of vehicles and the operation of large vehicles/buses.
• 7+ years of experience operating vehicles.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of the local area, including local shopping areas and medical locations.
• A passion for helping seniors, especially those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in standard English.
• Able to work all shifts to ensure staffing coverage when needed.
• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Physical Demands and Requirements:

• Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the workday; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach.
• Healthy and able to meet the health requirements for operating a vehicle.
• Mustbewillingtobeactiveandonfeetduringentireworkshift.
• Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous and strenuous activities.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.