Bus Driver

Great Lakes Management Company; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company is seeking a Bus Driver & Life Enrichment Assistant in Arvada, CO. The role combines safe, reliable transportation for residents with assistive life enrichment duties to engage seniors in activities.

This position requires a valid driver's license, excellent driving record, and DOT compliance. CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain is needed. Typical schedule includes some evenings and weekends as program needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Excellent driving record.
• Current driver's license.
• Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing.
• Experience working with seniors.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Safe, timely transportation to and from scheduled outings for residents.
• Plan routes for outing destinations and maintain bus systems prior to excursions.
• Demonstrate professional conduct with residents, families, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Assist supervisory staff with orientation/training of new employees and maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certifications as required.
• Adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy including testing.
• Follow Colorado traffic laws and practice safe driving at all times.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior and report maintenance promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Current driver's license

DOT compliance & drug testing

Experience with seniors

CPR/First Aid certified

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver & Life Enrichment Assistant

REPORTS TO: Life Enrichment Director/Executive Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FTE: .5

Job Objective(s):

The bus driver provides a safe, reliable transportation service for residents of the site.

Qualifications

• Excellent driving record.
• Current driver's license
• Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing.
• Experience working with seniors.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete.

Driver Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for safe, timely transportation to and from scheduled outings for residents.
  • Ability to plan routes for outing destinations.
  • Maintain bus systems prior to all excursions.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with all customers- residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc.
• Responsible for assisting supervisory staff with the practical orientation/training of the employees according to facility policy and procedure. Display a positive and supportive attitude when assisting new employees.
• Maintain CPR/ First Aid certifications.
• Understand and adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy including pre-employment and random drug testing producing negative results.
• Abide by all Colorado traffic laws and practices safe and defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior. Report maintenance in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Life Enrichment Responsibilities and Duties

• During days when there are minimal drives, assist with the facilitating/leading each event or program.
  • Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.

• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Bend, squat to ground to pick up debris, adjust wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• Discriminate colors to read traffic lights and traffic signs.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 - 25 pounds.
• Use hands, arms and legs for pushing wheelchairs, safe assisted transfers of participants and simple grasping.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift and to carry objects.
• Walk and/or stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, perform documentation, identify traffic lights, signals, signs etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Environment

• Works Indoors and Outdoors all four seasons.

Working Hours

• Typically, Tuesday through Friday with some evenings and weekends as required. Work hours vary based on programs planned and participant transportation needs.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.
• Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.