Driver

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Allentown, PA is hiring a Driver to transport residents safely and provide companionship during trips, not just a ride.

Shift: 8am–4pm. Pay starts at $16.00/hour with opportunities to earn more based on experience. We offer medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and speak English clearly to perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Drives resident to and from appointments using the designated Country Meadows vehicle.
• Assists residents entering and exiting vehicles and destinations when needed.
• Drops off resident paperwork at physician offices and returns to the nurse’s office after visits.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay starts at $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.

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