Driver

Ohio Living; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for residents and patients, ensuring timely schedules and clean vehicles. You will observe safety standards, report issues, and support departmental operations while maintaining accurate documentation.

Required are a high school diploma and defensive driving training, with willingness to complete additional federal/state training as needed. Schedule includes weekends/evenings/holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion or willingness to complete DRIVE and defensive driving courses.
• Completion or willingness to complete FTA drug/alcohol training if applicable.
• Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through NSC or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient transportation services to residents and patients driving vehicles safely.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and perform basic inspections as directed.
• Observe safety and security procedures during transportation.
• Notify supervisor of changes or cancellations in the schedule.
• Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain current records and complete logs and reports accurately.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DRIVE & defensive driving courses or willing

TD? Drug/alcohol training (FTA) or willing

Defensive Driving Certification (4 hours)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Internet proficiency

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Driver provides transportation for residents and patients in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that transportation is provided in a clean, safe, and timely manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectations Management - 50%

• Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups driving vehicles safely according to schedule
• Maintains a clean vehicle checking the inside regularly and picking up trash and vacuuming as needed. Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned.
• Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients.
• 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.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Asset and Materials Management - 20%

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

Administration and Reporting - 20%

• 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.

Care Management and Service Delivery - 10%

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents/patients and staff members.
• Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the Ohio Department of Aging DRIVE and defensive driving courses or willing to complete.
• Completion or willing to complete the Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion and post-accident training program if applicable.
• Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through the National Safety Council or willing to obtain.

Experience

• 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.

Other Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 2 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 4 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 8 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts - Work day
• Subject to residents/pa with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II