Bus/Van Driver- Part-Time

Bridgewaterpk; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 new employee referral program

DailyPay

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Job summary

Bridgewater Park Senior Living in Ocala, FL, is seeking an Activities Bus/Van Driver for a part-time role to transport residents to activities, appointments, and outings while keeping safety a priority.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading residents, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring documents accompany residents for appointments. We offer competitive pay, a referral program, DailyPay, and regular recognition events.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old and have three years of driving experience.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered driver’s license issued by the state.
• Must have a safe driving history and complete a basic first aid course.
• Must pass a driving skills test on hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to activities, appointments and outings.
• Load and unload residents and secure them safely.
• Coordinate with nursing staff for residents with medical needs.
• Ensure documentation accompanies residents for appointments.
• Report any changes in resident condition during transport.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving history

First aid

Driving skills test

Over 21

Three years driving experience

Education

Basic first aid course (training)

Job description

Overview

Come join us as an Activities Bus/Van Driver at Bridgewater Park Senior Livingto make a difference!

** PART-TIME POSITION

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Bridgewater Park Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Bridgewater Park Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our activities team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience


• $1,000 new employee referral program


• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!


• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Responsibilities

Bus/Van Driver

The primary purpose of this position is to provide transportation to and from the facility’s activity programs, physician’s appointments and outings. This also includes making deliveries and other transportation duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading residents into the transport vehicle and securing residents safely inside the vehicle.


• Transporting residents to physician’s office, places designated by the Activities Department and other appointments as assigned. This includes making other deliveries as assigned.


• Having a nursing assistant or licensed nurse accompany all residents that have any medical complexity, as determined by the DON or ADON.


• Ensuring that a charged cell phone is available at all times during any bus operation and must not use the cell phone during the operation of the vehicle.


• Ensuring that the resident LOA is signed by the nursing personnel or themselves.


• Ensuring that all necessary paperwork accompanies the resident for appointments, keeping all resident information confidential and secure, and keeping track that none of the resident’s information is missing.


• Reporting to the nurse once the resident returns to the facility and accurately recording transports.


• Calling 911 immediately if any resident requires medical attention and then notifying the HFA and DON.


• Reporting to appropriate Charge Nurse or designee any resident who lacks proper I.D.


• Reporting any significant change in a resident’s condition or poor tolerance during transport to the Charge Nurse.


• Displaying a pleasant, interested and positive approach to residents.


• Being able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.


• Retesting of driving skills annually, regardless of age or driving record.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• All drivers must be over the age of 21 and have driven for three years or more.


• All drivers must possess a current, unencumbered driver’s license issued by the State.


• All drivers must have valid documentation of a safe driving history.


• All drivers must complete a basic first aid course.


• All drivers must complete a driving skills test, upon hire.