Driver

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Legal services

Home/auto insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a dedicated driver to transport residents to medical appointments, community activities, and admissions from local hospitals. You will assist residents getting in and out of the vehicle and ensure safe transfers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; CDL may be required. Two+ years of experience preferred, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform daily safety checks.

Qualifications

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions.
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clear vision requirements: near, far, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist residents onto and off the vehicle and to destinations as required.
• Notify supervisor of any required repairs to the vehicle.
• Complete the van checklist daily and check gas before each trip.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection schedule.
• Keep the facility environment safe by removing hazards from driveways and walkways.
• Clean interior and exterior of the van weekly.

Skills

Physical ability

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Vision

Typing/writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

CDL License (if applicable)

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admission
from local hospitals, as well as activity outings in a safe and courteous manner and other requests as deemed necessary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist the residents onto and off the vehicle and to point of destination if required.
• Notify their supervisor of any required repairs to the vehicle.
• Complete the checklist on the van at the beginning of each day and check the gas on the van before each trip.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection schedule.
• Keep facility environment safe by removing unsafe items from driveways and walkways. Report broken or hazardous objects to your supervisor.
• Clean interior and exterior of van weekly.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Valid Driver’s License and CDL License, if applicable
• Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision

  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.

  • For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.

  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$16.06 - $20.88 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.06 - $20.88 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

• 403(b) with a 3% employer match

• Fitness center use at most facilities.

• Various voluntary benefits:

• • Life, AD&D

  • Tuition assistance and scholarships

  • Employee assistance program

  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.