Driver

Cogir USA; Sonoma, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in California seeks a friendly, patient Driver to transport residents safely to appointments, activities and community events. You will assist residents getting in and out of vehicles and help with onboard and offboard procedures, while prioritizing safety and excellent service.

Must have a high school diploma, a valid state driving license and a CDL Passenger endorsement; three years driving experience with a clean record, and experience with large vehicles is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Must have a CDL Passenger endorsement.
• At least three years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• At least one year of experience driving a passenger vehicle, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
• Experience operating large vehicles or equivalent training.
• Excellent customer service, professional and patient demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and respectful treatment of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for residents to various locations.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle; use lifts as needed; manage doors and loading aids.
• Ensure resident safety and satisfaction during trips and at departure/return.
• Prepare the van/bus for operation and coordinate routine vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain vehicle documents (plates, insurance) as required by policy.
• Follow traffic rules and transportation safety procedures.
• Maintain a valid license per state requirements to perform transportation services.
• Assist in resident programs and events as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and provide friendly support during trips.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patient demeanor

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

CDL Passenger endorsement

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.

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.

Requirements

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.