Bus Driver

Senior living; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Career development

Referral bonuses

Wage access

Discount marketplace

Walking Spree rewards

Health benefits

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Newark, DE is seeking a dedicated transportation driver to shuttle residents to appointments and events, ensuring comfort and safety.

You will maintain vehicle cleanliness, document trips, and coordinate with staff, while upholding life-safety standards and providing compassionate service to residents. The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable attendance, and ability to communicate with residents and families. Training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills, including good verbal and written skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining attendance and be punctual.
• Must meet health requirements per state regulations.
• Current state driver’s license in good standing; CDL may be required depending on state regulations and vehicle size.
• Must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents on outings or appointments as designated.
• Obey all state driving laws and requirements.
• Assist with loading and unloading of residents, staff and belongings.
• Ensure residents and staff are safely secured in all seats.
• Provide routine maintenance and cleaning of the facility bus/cars (wash, interior cleaning, wiper blades, washer fluid, oil).
• Schedule repairs and maintenance and notify if the bus/car will be out of operation.
• Be familiar with life safety and all operational vehicle systems.
• The vehicle must be mechanically sound, safe and well maintained; keep interiors neat and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living.

Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Perks and Benefits

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter


• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution


• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000


• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000


• Access to earned wages prior to payday


• Generous PTO Plan


• Career Development


• An employee engaged scheduling system


• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits


• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace


• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

Responsible for driving the facility vehicle as directed by the Administrator, Program Director, Receptionist or other person of the management team.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 25 years of age.


• Relevant work experience (2 plus years preferred).


• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public.


• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.


• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills, including good verbal and written skills.


• Must be capable of maintaining attendance and be punctual.


• Must meet all health requirements, if required by state regulations.


• Current state driver’s license in good standing. A current CDL may be required depending on state regulations and size of bus.


• Must provide an Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) in good standing.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Administrator, Program Director, Receptionist, Health Services Director and other department heads to drive elderly residents on outings or appointments as designated.


• Obeys all state driving laws and requirements.


• Assists with loading and unloading of residents, staff and their belongings.


• Ensures residents and staff and safely secured in all seats.


• Provide routine maintenance and cleaning of facility bus and/or cars such as washing the vehicle, cleaning the interior, changing of wiper blades, adding washer fluid, and checking the oil.


• Schedule appointments for repairs and maintenance as needed and notifying the facility if the bus/car will be out of operation.


• Be extremely familiar with life safety and all operational systems of the facility vehicle.


• The facility vehicle must be mechanically sound, safe, and well maintained. Interiors must be kept neat, and clean.


• Other duties as assigned.