Driver

Health Systems; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Vacation and paid sick time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

BLS certification or willing to obtain

Job summary

GRAND RIVER HEALTHCARE, located in Chillicothe, Missouri, is seeking a driver to join our team.

This is part-time or as-needed with a flexible schedule. You will support residents, assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals entering and leaving the vehicle, secure mobility devices, and perform preventive vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep a record of activities.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The safe and efficient operation of the assigned motor vehicle.
• Extensive contact with patients/residents of a nursing home facility.
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle.
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle.
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs.
• Performing preventive maintenance functions and notifying supervisory personnel of needed repairs.

Skills

Vehicle loading/unloading

Vehicle operation

Geographic location finding

Instruction follow/record-keeping

Lift up to 75 pounds

People skills with residents

Valid driver’s license

1+ year driving experience

Care experience a plus

Job description

GRAND RIVER HEALTHCARE, located in Chillicothe, Missouri is currently seeking a driver to join our team.

Part-time or As Needed - flexible schedule!

Fun team!

Amazing residents!

Driver Duties and Responsibilities:

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle

• Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility

• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle

• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle

• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs

• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Driver Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle

• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle

• Ability to find geographic locations

• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities

• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 75 pounds

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff

• Possession of a valid driver’s license

• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle

• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus

Driver Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K

• Tuition Reimbursement

• BLS Certification, or willing to obtain