Driver

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Covenant Living seeks a dedicated driver to transport residents to medical appointments and community activities. This per diem position requires a valid driver’s license and CDL if applicable, with responsibilities including assisting residents, daily van checks, and safety compliance.

Experience in similar roles and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are important. The role offers benefits and aligns with Covenant Living's care-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Certificate: Valid Driver’s License; CDL needed if applicable.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in related role.

Responsibilities

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist residents onto/off the vehicle and to destination as needed.
• Notify supervisor of vehicle repair needs.
• Complete daily van checklist and pre-trip gas check.
• Monitor vehicle inspection schedule and safety.
• Keep environment safe by removing hazards from driveways/walkways.
• Report broken items and clean van interior/exterior weekly.

Skills

Physical ability

Prolonged standing/sitting

Stoop, bend, kneel

Lift up to 50 lbs

Operate equipment

Typing/writing

Education

HS Diploma

Driver's License

CDL (if applicable)

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! This is a Per Diem opportunity This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admission from local hospitals, as well as activity outings in a safe and courteous manner and other requests as deemed necessary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.
• Assist the residents onto and off the vehicle and to point of destination if required.
• Notify their supervisor of any required repairs to the vehicle.
• Complete the checklist on the van at the beginning of each day and check the gas on the van before each trip.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection schedule.
• Keep facility environment safe by removing unsafe items from driveways and walkways.
• Report broken or hazardous objects to your supervisor.
• Clean interior and exterior of van weekly.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Valid Driver’s License and CDL License, if applicable
• Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.

Clarity of Vision For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Support Services Compensation Pay Range

$16.06 - $20.88 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.06 - $20.88 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 - to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.