Driver

Country Meadows; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Medical benefits (Highmark Blue Shield

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

On-campus meals

Disability insurance

Job summary

Country Meadows in Allentown, PA is seeking a compassionate Driver to provide safe transportation and companionship to our residents. You will spend one-on-one time with residents, ensuring their safety and engaging with them during trips to appointments and activities.

Shift: 8am-4pm. Pay starts at $15.00-16.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience and performance. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong support network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License and no major traffic violations over the past 3 years.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

Responsibilities

• Drives resident to and from appointments according to the transportation schedule and the needs of the facility or campus, using the designated Country Meadows vehicle.
• Assists residents with entering and exiting the vehicles when necessary; also assists residents into and/or out of the destination when necessary.
• Ensures that any resident paperwork is dropped off at each physician’s office and returned to the nurse’s office upon the resident’s return.
• Being a supportive member of the wellness team, encouraging residents to be as independent as possible but supporting the resident as necessary.
• Inspects the car daily to ensure that there are no issues of safety that need immediate attention.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allentown I
Allentown
430 N Krocks Rd
Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Allentown I
Allentown
430 N Krocks Rd
Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Pay starts at $15.00-16.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

As a Driver for Country Meadows, you will be spending one-on-one time with our amazing residents, getting to know them and learn about their lives. Yes, you are responsible for their safe transportation to and from appointments, but you are also a companion for the resident. They may be excited to be traveling to where you are taking them so you are able to join in on the fun or they may need a sympathetic ear after getting news at the doctor’s office. To them (and us) you will be much more than just your title of Driver.

Shift: 8am-4pm

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Driver Responsibilities:

• Drives resident to and from appointments according to the transportation schedule and the needs of the facility or campus, using the designated Country Meadows vehicle.
• Assists residents with entering and exiting the vehicles when necessary; also assists residents into and/or out of the destination when necessary.
• Ensures that any resident paperwork is dropped off at each physician’s office and returned to the nurse’s office upon the resident’s return.
• Being a supportive member of the wellness team, encouraging residents to be as independent as possible but supporting the resident as necessary.
• Inspects the car daily to ensure that there are no issues of safety that need immediate attention.

Driver Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License and no major traffic violations over the past 3 years.
• Should be familiar with general location and roads in the area.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.
• Able to perform under emergency situations.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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