Driver - On Call or Part Time

Emerald Heights; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental and vision

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long Term disability insurance

403(B) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Free parking

Free meals

Walking paths around the community

Job summary

Emerald Heights in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Driver to safely transport residents to appointments, outings, and other destinations while delivering exceptional customer service and companionship. This role offers a flexible, part-time or PRN schedule (up to 20 hours/week) with opportunities to support daily living activities.

The pay scale is $26.00–$29.00 per hour, with 100% paid medical, dental and vision, life insurance, AD&D, and multiple voluntary benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Washington driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• DOT pre-employment drug test required.
• Current DOT physical certification; recertification may be paid for if expired.
• First Aid, HIV/AIDS training, and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to assist residents in safe transfers and wheelchair transfers.

Responsibilities

• Drive campus vehicles and transport residents to scheduled trips and appointments.
• Ensure safety by following traffic rules and internal safety procedures.
• Assist residents during boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
• Keep vehicles clean and perform basic fuel checks and safety inspections before departure.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Companionship

Safety awareness

Job description

Emerald Heights is a premier Life Plan Community located in Redmond, Washington. We are committed to providing the highest quality senior living experience in the Puget Sound region, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Emerald Heights is hiring a Driver! In this role, you'll safely transport residents to appointments, outings, and other destinations while providing exceptional customer service and companionship along the way. This is a wonderful opportunity to build lasting relationships with our residents and make a positive impact on their daily lives.

Pay Scale: $26.00-$29.00

Schedule: Flexible part-time or PRN (on-call) position, up to 20 hours per week. Hours vary and include days, evenings, weekends, and coverage for call-outs, as well as medical transportation and special trips.

We offer:

100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30+ hours/week (Option to buy-up if desired). In addition, we offer a Flexible Spending account for medical and childcare reimbursements with a $500.00 rollover feature (No Rollover on childcare) AND the option to purchase Long Term disability insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403(B) plan (Eligibility on 403b – 20+ hours per week) – We match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary. Matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment. Full-time employees are eligible to accrue up to 16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days. Pro-rated paid time off is available to part-time employees.

In Addition, we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) through Wellspring Family Services
• Gym/Pool
• Free Parking
• Free meal
• Beautiful walking paths around the community

Resident Driver: What your day will look like:

• Drive campus vehicles and transport residents to shopping, doctors’ appointments, and other scheduled trips.
• Ensure safety of residents by following safety and traffic rules and regulations.
• Assist residents while boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
• Keep interior and exterior of vehicles neat, clean and in an orderly condition, replenish fuel when needed, and safety check vehicle prior to departure.

Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Record check with no serious violations recorded.
• DOT Drug Test
• Current DOT Physical Certification (If yours is expired, we will pay for your physical exam recertification).
• First Aid training, HIV/AIDS training and CPR certification or ability to receive training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain training in safe transfers, assisting residents who are wheelchair bound or use a walker, and safety practices in securing wheelchairs in the vehicle within 30 days of hire.

All Emerald Heights employees must pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment requirements. We are an E-Verify employer.

Emerald Heights is an equal opportunity employer.