Driver

Cogir USA; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, Arizona seeks a friendly Driver to transport residents safely to appointments, activities, and outings. You will assist residents in and out of the vehicle, use wheelchair lift when needed, and ensure safety and comfort during trips.

This is a temporary position with potential to convert to permanent based on business needs. The role values patience, professionalism, and strong customer service, with responsibilities including vehicle preparation, routine

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license; CDL may be required by state/local regulations.
• Passenger endorsement if required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to appointments, activities, and outings.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle; use wheelchair lift or stairs as needed; load/unload walkers and wheelchairs.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction during departures and returns to the community.
• Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate basic vehicle maintenance.
• Keep vehicle license, inspection tags, and insurance current per local/state policy.
• Follow transportation safety procedures and state driving regulations.
• Maintain current driver’s license as required by state regulations.
• Assist with resident programs and events as needed; engage residents during trips.
• Build positive relationships with residents through friendly conversation and support.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.
• 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.

TEMPORARY POSITION NOTICE

Please note that this is a temporary position intended to support the community’s operational needs for a limited duration. Employment in this role is not considered permanent, and the anticipated assignment length will be discussed during the interview process. Temporary positions may be extended, modified, or concluded based on business needs. This is a temporary position with option to convert to permanent.

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

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND LICENSING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license (a CDL license is required per state or local regulations).
• Passenger endorsement (if required by state regulations).

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS

• 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.