Driver

Cogir USA; Rocklin, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Rocklin, CA seeks a friendly Driver to safely transport residents to appointments and activities, assisting boarding and alighting with care.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years driving, a clean record, and a CDL Passenger endorsement, plus excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Join a caring, safety‑minded team dedicated to enriching residents' daily lives through reliable transportation and program support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
• Experience operating large vehicles or an equivalent training.
• Excellent customer service with a professional, friendly, and patient demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, patience, and respect for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to/from various locations.
• Assist residents in/out of the vehicle using lifts and doors; load/unload walkers.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction and account for all residents during trips.
• Prepare van/bus for operation and coordinate vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure vehicle documents are current and displayed per policy.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a valid state driving license.
• Assist in resident programs and events as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and engage in conversation during trips.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Passenger endorsement

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 (pay on demand).
• 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 a 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.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Must have a CDL Passenger endorsement (per state regulations)

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least three (3) years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
• 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.