Driver

Carlton Senior Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Job summary

Carlton Senior Living in Sacramento is looking for a compassionate Driver dedicated to transporting residents safely to various appointments and outings. You will assist passengers, maintain community vehicles, and contribute to activity planning.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a valid California Driver's License for at least 5 years, and a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have had a California Driver's License for at least 5 years.
• Must have less than 3 moving violations or less than 2 accidents in the past 5 years.
• Must pass a negative Drug Test before employment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive automobiles and small buses to transport residents and visitors.
• Assist passengers with entering and exiting vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and well maintained.
• Comply with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Assist with planning and conducting activity programs.

Skills

Compassionate and patient personality

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Smartphone literacy

Job description

At Carlton Senior Living, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment.

Why work with us

• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

What we are hiring for: Driver

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8am-4pm

Pay Range: $19-21

What You’ll Do

• Drive automobiles, mini-vans, and small buses to transport residents and visitors to and from outings, events, trips, errands, and appointments.
• Assist passengers in entering and exiting vehicles, including assistance with walkers, canes, and personal belongings.
• Load and secure passenger wheelchairs in vehicles.
• Chaperone and assist residents to ensure safety and engagement while on outings and trips.
• Ensure community vehicles are clean and well maintained. Monitor mechanical and aesthetic condition of community vehicles.
• Comply with all traffic laws and regulations, ensuring a safe, cautious, and defensive driving approach at all times.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and conducting activity programs and events designed to enhance the mind, body, and soul of each of our residents.
• Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have maintained a California Driver's License for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Must have less than three (3) moving violations or less than two (2) accidents within the past 5 years.
• Per the Department of Transportation, a negative Drug Test must be obtained prior to employment, and employee is subject to random quarterly drug tests thereafter.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent experience.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be computer and smart phone literate for communication, scheduling, mapping, and outing research.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English, so as not to jeopardize the safety and well-being of the residents.