Driver

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus

PayActiv on-demand pay

Medical benefits

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Family leave

Jury duty leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is hiring a Driver to provide safe transportation for residents and serve as a friendly companion during trips to appointments and activities.

Pay starts at $16.00/hour with potential for higher wages based on experience. This role includes PRN coverage and a full benefits package. You’ll join a family-owned organization committed to meaningful work and resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record over past 3 years.
• Must be able to understand and speak English sufficiently for the job.
• Able to handle emergency situations and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents to and from appointments according to the transportation schedule.
• Assist residents entering/exiting vehicles and at destinations as needed.
• Ensure resident paperwork is delivered to physician offices and returned to the nurse’s station.
• Support residents to remain as independent as possible while offering assistance.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Emergency readiness

Navigation familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pay starts at $16.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

As a Driver for Country Meadows, you will be spending one-on-one time with our amazing residents, getting to know them and learn about their lives. Yes, you are responsible for their safe transportation to and from appointments, but you are also a companion for the resident. They may be excited to be traveling to where you are taking them so you are able to join in on the fun or they may need a sympathetic ear after getting news at the doctor’s office. To them (and us) you will be much more than just your title of Driver.

• PRN (as needed for coverage)

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Driver Responsibilities:

• Drives resident to and from appointments according to the transportation schedule and the needs of the facility or campus, using the designated Country Meadows vehicle.
• Assists residents with entering and exiting the vehicles when necessary; also assists residents into and/or out of the destination when necessary.
• Ensures that any resident paperwork is dropped off at each physician’s office and returned to the nurse’s office upon the resident’s return.
• Being a supportive member of the wellness team, encouraging residents to be as independent as possible but supporting the resident as necessary.
• Inspects the car daily to ensure that there are no issues of safety that need immediate attention.

Driver Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License and no major traffic violations over the past 3 years.
• Should be familiar with general location and roads in the area.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.
• Able to perform under emergency situations.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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