Driver

Health Systems; Tipton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIPTON OAK MANOR in Tipton, Missouri, is seeking a driver to join our team. The role requires safe operation of the vehicle and frequent interaction with residents and staff in a nursing home setting.

The driver will assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals, help passengers in and out of the vehicle, and ensure mobility devices are secured during transport. Strong attention to safety and the ability to follow instructions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle.
• Possession of a valid class E driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to locate geographic locations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep a record of activities.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities or long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
• Extensive contact with patients/residents of a nursing home facility
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Performing preventive maintenance and reporting needs to supervisory personnel

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Patient interaction

Mobility assistance

Vehicle maintenance basics

Geographic navigation

Record keeping

Physical lifting to 75 lbs

Teamwork with residents/staff

Valid Class E license

Disabilities/long-term care experience

Job description

TIPTON OAK MANOR, located in Tipton, Missouri is currently seeking a driver to join our team.

Driver Duties and Responsibilities:

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
• Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair

Driver Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
• Ability to find geographic locations
• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 75 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
• Possession of a valid class E driver’s license
• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus