Driver

Ohio Living; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living in Town of Mount Pleasant, NY, seeks a Driver to provide transportation for residents and patients, driving safely to schedule, keeping the vehicle clean, and assisting with boarding as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion (or willingness to complete) of DRIVE and defensive driving courses, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion or willingness to complete DRIVE and defensive driving courses.
• Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient transportation services to residents and patients driving vehicles safely according to schedule.
• Maintains a clean vehicle, interior checked regularly and trash vacuumed as needed.
• Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients.
• Notifies supervisor of changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule.
• Attends required meetings and training.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DRIVE and defensive driving courses (or willing to complete)

4-hour Defensive Driving Certification (NSC) or willing to obtain

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Driver provides transportation for residents and patients in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that transportation is provided in a clean, safe, and timely manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks Expectations Management - 50%

• Provides efficient transportation services to individuals and groups driving vehicles safely according to schedule
• Maintains a clean vehicle checking the inside regularly and picking up trash and vacuuming as needed.
• Takes vehicle to car wash and cleans outside of vehicle as assigned.
• Observes safety and security procedures while transporting residents/patients.
• Notifies supervisor of any changes and/or cancellations in the daily transportation schedule.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Asset and Materials Management - 20%

• Maintains a safe vehicle and performs vehicle inspections as directed.
• Reports repairs, service needs, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Completes logs, reports, and other documentation accurately and submits to supervisor.

Care Management and Service Delivery - 10%

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents/patients and staff members.
• Greets and assists residents/patients in and out of the vehicles as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of the Ohio Department of Aging DRIVE and defensive driving courses or willing to complete. Completion or willing to complete the Federal Transportation Administration drug and alcohol reasonable suspicion and post-accident training program if applicable. Minimum four-hour Defensive Driving Certification through the National Safety Council or willing to obtain.

Experience

Driving by providing transportation services preferred. Knowledge of state and federal driving laws and regulations required. Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 2 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 4 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 8 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts - Work day
• Subject to residents/pa with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II

Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey.

But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand.

The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind.

At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.