Driver

Cogir Senior Living; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Driver to transport residents safely to appointments and activities. You will assist residents with boarding and deboarding, manage mobility aids, and ensure a friendly, courteous experience while upholding high safety standards.

The role emphasizes reliable community transport, vehicle readiness, and respectful engagement with residents, with opportunities for growth within a resident-focused organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license and passenger endorsement as applicable by state.
• Minimum 3 years driving history with a clean record.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to appointments, activities, and outings.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle and manage loading/unloading of mobility aids as needed.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction, maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and ensure proper documentation for state requirements.
• Build positive relationships with residents and provide courteous, respectful service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

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

• 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).
• 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.