Driver

Otterbein SeniorLife; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid Holidays

DailyPay access

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Crisis Fund

Legal & Identity Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a skilled driver to transport residents in community-owned vehicles with a focus on safety and compassion.

This PRN role supports outings and medical visits, requiring weekend coverage and flexibility. Ideal candidates reside within ~20 minutes of Granville campus and bring a reliable Ohio driver’s license and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure cert: Valid Ohio Driver’s License with insurable driving record.
• Experience: Prefer related driving experience; healthcare setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate small/medium cars, shuttle bus, or wheelchair-access van to transport residents to outings or medical visits.
• Inspect, service, and clean vehicles to ensure safety.
• Interact positively with residents, family members, visitors and staff.
• Perform basic under-hood inspections and check fluid levels.

Skills

Pre-trip inspection

Effective communication

Navigation with maps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for skilled, compassionate driver who desire a career that matters in a community that values their expertise.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Our drivers operate community-owned vehicles to provide authorized transportation for residents and partners. This position exists in order to enhance the lives and nurture the growth of older persons by providing high-quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, and cooperating with others to attain goals. This is a PRN (work as needed) position, and the days and hours will vary. It is a great job for retirees and those looking for some extra spending money!

Currently looking for someone who is interested in a PRN position, the ideal candidate would be in about a 20-minute drive of the Granville campus. The hours vary and can generally offer 10 - 20 hours/week, with occasional evening/night and weekend trips. The greatest need is for Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Operates small and medium size cars, 14 passenger non-CDL shuttle bus, or our wheelchair accessible van to transport passengers to planned outings or medical visits
• Inspects, services and cleans vehicles
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, visitors, and other partners under a variety of conditions and circumstances
• Pumps gasoline and diesel fuel, checks oil, water and other fluid levels, provides routine under the hood service inspections

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Licensure/Certification:Valid Ohio Driver’s License. Must have a driving record that would be insurable under Otterbein's liability insurance.

Experience: Prefer related driving experience. Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.

Skills: Ability to do pre-trip inspection of vehicle; ability to communicate courteously and effectively with residents and other partners required; ability to find locations using standard and/or electronic road maps as well as written and verbal directions

BENEFITS*

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.