Driver - CDL

Davita Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider in enriching the lives of seniors as a Driver. You will ensure safe transportation for residents, maintain the company vehicle, and assist with various duties while fostering positive relationships within the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + Match

Competitive PTO

Life and Disability Benefits

Professional Development Funds

Wellness Coaching

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience required.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe and courteous transportation to residents.
• Inspecting the company vehicle before and after trips.
• Performing light office duties as requested.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with B class

Job description

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity

We are actively looking to add a Driver to our team. The primary objective for the Driver is providing safe, courteous, and on schedule transportation to our residents and their families. The Driver represents the organization by being visible throughout the community. Residents are to be treated with respect, courtesy, and graciousness at all times. The Driver is expected to foster the best possible relations with volunteers, actual and potential residents, agency donors and community sponsors.

What You'll Do

Execute

• Driving the company vehicle (car or bus) to Resident Activities.
• Assisting residents in and out of vehicle.
• Inspecting the company vehicle before and after trips.
• Communicate any vehicle maintenance needs.
• Perform light office duties, including, but not limited to, answering incoming calls or in person inquiries to setup Resident's travel.
• Complete all reports as requested by the Executive Director.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with B class with passenger endorsement required.
• Must have 5 years minimum experience.
• Strong customer service skills are a must!
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Competitive PTO
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we're looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

• Puts People First - You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
• Customer Focused - You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
• Results Oriented - You're forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
• Drives Operational Excellence - You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
• Embraces Change - You're a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what's next, you're always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.

EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.