Driver

Heritage Manor Care; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care is seeking a dedicated Driver to support residents by transporting them to planned activities and appointments. You will assist residents on and off the vehicle, secure wheelchairs, and ensure safe driving practices on every trip.

Responsibilities include vehicle cleaning, maintenance coordination, and daily submission of travel expenses. A CDL and several years of driving experience are required to qualify for this role in Crescent City, CA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate a seven to sixteen passenger bus, limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided or personal vehicle).

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle and report maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily/weekly trip inspection and maintenance records.
• Deliver groceries and belongings to resident apartments.
• Assist Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Submit charges to business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record and report unsafe conditions to the Administrator.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

First Aid

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Administrator
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
• Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
• Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
• Deliver groceries and other belongings to resident’s apartments.
• Assist the Engage Life Department in activities and programs as needed.
• Ensure charges are submitted to the business office daily for community travel expenses.
• Maintain a safe driving record according to Company guidelines.
• Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Administrator
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
• Commercial driver's license required to operate commercial size vehicles.
• Able to operate a seven (7) to sixteen (16) passenger bus, unless otherwise required by Atria or state law. Able to operate a limousine or car, tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
• Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8-mile radius of the community.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).

Must be able to pass a background check and have no history of abuse.