Driver

Always Compassionate Home Care; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Always Compassionate Home Care in Newburgh, NY is seeking a dedicated driver to provide transportation for caregivers across the region. This full-time, first-shift role runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., with responsibilities including safe driving, vehicle maintenance, and timely reporting. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience driving with transportation duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, on-time transportation to caregivers and staff.
• Maintains a clean, well-kept vehicle and reports any repairs.
• Follows NY driving laws and safety procedures.
• Completes logs and submits documentation to supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor of schedule changes.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English literacy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job description: Always Compassionate Home Care provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health care agencies in the state, we have become one of New York’s leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day. Always Compassionate Home Care is seeking an experienced driver with valid credentials to provide transportation to caregivers to different locations throughout the region. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 7a-3p.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Expectations Management

• Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups by driving vehicles safely according to schedule
• Maintains a clean vehicle by checking the inside regularly, picking up trash and vacuuming as needed.
• Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned.
• Operates vehicle abiding by all New York local and state laws; observes safety and security procedures while transporting staff.
• Notifies supervisor of any changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.

Asset and Materials Management

• Maintains a safe vehicle and performs vehicle inspections as directed.
• Reports repairs, service needs, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Completes logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and submits to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience driving by providing transportation services preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal driving laws and regulations required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Always Compassionate Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. Always Compassionate Home Care provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factors protected federal, state, or local law. All employment related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria including experience and suitability.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience

Van driver: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute

Newburgh, NY 12550 (Required)

Work Location

In person

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic overachievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patients' quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York's leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.