Compassionate Community Van Driver

Element Care; Bleachery (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care is seeking a driver to transport participants to and from medical appointments and community activities in Massachusetts. You will assist participants with transfers to and from the van, ensure vehicle cleanliness and safety, and respond to incidents with prompt communication to leadership.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, at least 5 years of safe driving, ability to pass a DOT physical, CPR certification, and the physical capability to assist wheelchair transfers

Qualifications

• Valid state Driver’s License
• Minimum 5 years of safe driving experience
• Must pass a DOT Physical and DOT driver training
• Able to become CPR certified
• Able to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair
• Must be a responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to push patients in wheelchair
• Ability to lift participants in emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Transports participants around the community, to and from medical appointments and other outside appointments, as necessary.
• Assists participants to and from the van for all pickups and drop offs.
• Uses preventative measures to maintain vehicles’ interior and exterior on a consistent basis to ensure safe transportation.
• Notifies the Director immediately of any incidents out of the ordinary, client injuries, client falls, or accidents.
• Works with Supervisor of Drivers to identify specific needs of each participant.
• Removes snow around surrounding area of vans during the winter months to ensure client safety and the safe operation of the van.
• Assists the Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, as needed.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

Element Care is seeking a driver to transport participants to and from medical appointments and community activities in Massachusetts. You will assist participants with transfers to and from the van, ensure vehicle cleanliness and safety, and respond to incidents with prompt communication to leadership.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, at least 5 years of safe driving, ability to pass a DOT physical, CPR certification, and the physical capability to assist wheelchair transfers