Driver

Kensington Senior Living, Llc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kensington White Plains is seeking a Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to appointments and activities in White Plains and surrounding areas.

This full-time role requires excellent customer service, a clean driving record, and the ability to coordinate schedules with frontline teams.

The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage transportation schedules and adapt to changing needs.
• Must maintain a clean, professional appearance and follow dress standards.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license and uphold driving-record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport residents, families, and staff.
• Log transportation activities and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate resident transportation with Concierge and Care teams.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Maintain vehicles in clean, presentable condition.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Defensive driving

Mobility assistance

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle lift operation

Job description

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Driver

Full-time Regular White Plains, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1823

Salary Range: $18.54 To $21.63 Annually

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. These are not just words—they are at the heart of everything we do at The Kensington White Plains. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, welcoming community where residents, families, and team members feel known, valued, and cared for.

We are looking for a Driver to join our team at The Kensington White Plains.

Located in the heart of White Plains, our community is built around connection, teamwork, and exceptional service. Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected: deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary: $18.64- 21.63 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full Time
Location: The Kensington White Plains – White Plains, New York

Summary

The Driver plays an important role in supporting the daily lives of our residents by providing safe, reliable, timely, and courteous transportation to appointments, outings, activities, and other destinations throughout White Plains and the surrounding area.

The Driver is responsible for coordinating and managing the transportation schedule while ensuring residents, families, and team members receive exceptional service and support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safely and lawfully operates company vehicles authorized to transport residents, families, and team members. Personal vehicles are not to be used to transport residents on company business.

Understands how to safely and properly operate each assigned vehicle and its associated equipment.

Completes required vehicle and transportation logs, identifies maintenance concerns, and assists with ensuring preventative maintenance is completed as required.

Helps manage the resident transportation schedule and coordinates closely with the Concierge, Life Enrichment, Care Partner, Nursing, and other community teams to ensure transportation needs are met in a timely manner.

Provides patient, compassionate, and respectful assistance to residents throughout the transportation process.

Assists residents with mobility, entering and exiting vehicles, and transfers as appropriate and within the responsibilities of the position.

Maintains company vehicles in a clean, professional, and welcoming condition, both inside and outside.

Completes required safety checks before operating company vehicles, including checking turn signals, brake lights, headlights, windshield wipers, horn, seat belts, and other safety equipment.

Develops familiarity with White Plains and surrounding Westchester County roads, destinations, traffic patterns, hospitals, medical offices, and other frequently visited locations to provide efficient transportation.

Serves as an ambassador for The Kensington White Plains while driving and interacting with residents, families, medical offices, community partners, and members of the public.

Demonstrates courteous, patient, defensive, and non-aggressive driving practices at all times.

Maintains a driving record that meets company requirements.

Participates in required training, meetings, and professional development activities.

Supports other transportation and community-related responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, team members, and community partners.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Demonstrated safe and defensive driving abilities.

Ability to safely operate vehicle lift and accessibility equipment.

Ability to appropriately assist residents with mobility and transfers to and from vehicles.

Ability to remain patient, calm, professional, and positive when schedules or transportation needs change.

Familiarity with White Plains and the surrounding Westchester County area is preferred.

Qualifications

Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with individuals of varying ages and abilities while demonstrating respect, patience, and sensitivity.

Must be able to read and write English and follow verbal and written instructions.

Must maintain a clean and professional appearance and follow The Kensington's dress and uniform standards.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and occasional schedule adjustments based on resident transportation needs.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must meet applicable health-screening requirements for employment.

Must successfully complete required background screening in accordance with applicable New York State and company requirements.

Previous experience as a professional driver or in senior living, assisted living, healthcare, hospitality, or home care is preferred but not required.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicles operated and meet The Kensington's driving-record requirements.

Mental and Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk both short and extended distances throughout the workday.

Must be able to lift and/or carry objects weighing more than 25 pounds as required by the position.

Requires the ability to reach above, below, and at shoulder level.

Must be able to assist residents with mobility and transportation-related needs as appropriate.

Ability to remain calm, patient, professional, and positive in stressful or unexpected situations.

At The Kensington White Plains, transportation is about more than getting from one destination to another. Our Driver is a trusted member of the resident experience—helping our residents maintain their independence, stay connected to the greater White Plains community, and arrive at each destination safely and with the care and attention they deserve.

Come join a team where what you do matters—and whereOur Promiseguides everything we do.