Driver

The Glebe - LifeSpire; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glebe, a LifeSpire of Virginia community in Daleville, VA, seeks a dependable Driver to transport residents to medical appointments and activities. You ensure safe, courteous service and maintain documentation with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading, coordinating schedules, and following infection control policies while upholding residents' rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must maintain a neat, professional, and clean appearance.
• Dependable and professional conduct required.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from local medical appointments as directed.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Transport residents back to The Glebe and submit required paperwork with nurse on duty.
• Follow infection control policies and Virginia state law for waste disposal.
• Respond to emergencies and resident fall risks promptly, with safety measures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information and communicate with courtesy.

Skills

Good communication skills

Professional appearance

Dependable

Attendance and punctuality

Job description

Driver – Senior Living Transportation

The Glebe | A LifeSpire of Virginia Community
Daleville, Virginia

Make a Difference Every Mile

At The Glebe, transportation is about more than getting from one place to another. It’s about helping residents get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

We are seeking a dependable and professionalDriverto join our team and provide transportation for residents traveling to local physician appointments and scheduled activities. This is an important role in supporting our residents and helping them remain connected to the services and activities that are part of their daily lives.

If you enjoy helping others, take pride in providing safe and courteous transportation, and want to be part of a community focused on serving older adults, we invite you to consider joining The Glebe.

About The Glebe

The Glebe is a LifeSpire of Virginia community located in beautiful Daleville, Virginia. LifeSpire of Virginia is a nonprofit organization serving older adults through a variety of senior living communities throughout Virginia.

The Glebe provides a welcoming community for residents while offering a range of services and support designed to meet their changing needs.

As a member of The Glebe team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a community where the work you do directly impacts the daily lives of residents.

What You'll Do

The Driver is primarily responsible for assisting residents at The Glebe with transportation to and from local physician appointments and scheduled activity trips.

Responsibilities include:

• Transport residents to and from local medical appointments as directed.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Transport residents on return to The Glebe to their assigned units and submit all supporting paperwork with the nurse on duty.
• Implement Standard Precautions and dispose of infectious waste according to Virginia State Law.
• Respond to and act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Be aware of resident fall risk and respond to preventative measures to assist in fall reduction.
• Coordinate requested time off with the Transportation Coordinator within schedule policy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information.
• Maintain a neat, professional, and clean appearance.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Always extend courtesy and an attitude of cooperation while communicating with others.
• Adhere to all abuse policies and residents' rights.
• Report promptly to the charge nurse any pertinent information involving the resident.
• Attend in-services as required.
• Follow all infection control policies.
• Report all instances of abuse or neglect or other concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned in a prompt and cooperative fashion.

Working Hours

Drivers will work as scheduled, with varying duty start and end times dependent on the transportation schedule.

• One rotating week of on-call time as scheduled.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

General Qualifications

• Must possess a current driver's license in good standing through the state of Virginia.
• Appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles license required for driving the applicable vehicle.
• Yearly physical required if carrying a CDL license.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, and professional offices.

Join The Glebe Team

If you are dependable, professional, and enjoy working with people, this is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the residents of The Glebe.

Bring your skills, compassion, and commitment to excellent service to The Glebe — and help make every trip a positive experience for the residents we serve.