Driver

Cogir of Fountain Hills; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Early pay

Health Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

401K with match

Free meals

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Fountain Hills, AZ, seeks a Driver to transport residents safely to appointments and activities while providing friendly, patient service. You will assist residents with boarding and alighting, manage mobility aids, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment during trips.

The ideal candidate has a clean driving record, 3+ years of driving experience, and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service for seniors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver’s license (CDL may be required by state/local regulations).
• Passenger endorsement may be required by state regulations.
• At least three years of driving history with a clean record.
• Experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
• Excellent customer service and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to appointments, activities, and outings.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle and manage wheelchairs, walkers, and accessibility needs.
• Ensure resident safety and track all residents during trips and return to the community.
• Prepare vehicle for operation and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Verify vehicle documents (plates, inspections, insurance) are current.
• Follow traffic and safety procedures per state regulations.
• Assist in resident programs and events as needed.
• Engage with residents to build positive relationships during trips.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Patient and respectful

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid state driver’s license

Passenger endorsement (if required)

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Driver will ensure the safe transportation of our residents to and from various destinations, such as appointments or activity group outings, assisting them with safe onboarding and offboarding as necessary. The ideal candidate is friendly, patient, and committed to providing excellent service to seniors while ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for the residents to and from various human service locations, work sites, educational institutions, medical facilities, grocery stores, drug stores, and others.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift/stairs as needed; open and close doors; and load/unload walkers and wheelchairs as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction are priorities, and account for the presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community.
• Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
• May be responsible for ensuring all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly per local and state policy.
• Follow and understand the rules of the road and transportation safety procedures.
• Maintain current driving license per state regulations to perform transportation services.
• Assist in the resident programs as needed, including resident activities and special events.
• Build positive relationships with residents, engaging in friendly conversation and providing support as needed during trips.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license (a CDL license may be required per state or local regulations).
• Passenger endorsement (if required by state regulations).

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least three (3) years of driving record and a clean driving history.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Experience in operating large vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, friendly, and patient demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and commitment to treating our residents with the utmost respect.