Driver Part Time

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Geneva Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center use

Tuition assistance & scholarships

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care is seeking a Transport Driver to reliably shuttle residents to medical appointments, community activities, and outings. You will assist residents in boarding and exiting the van, ensure timely arrivals, and report any vehicle issues to supervision.

This role requires adherence to safety protocols and preventive maintenance tasks. The position emphasizes courtesy, safe driving, and flexible support for residents’ needs, with full-time schedule and

Qualifications

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical ability

Mobility

Lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Typing/writing

Vision (near/far)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

CDL License (if applicable)

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admissionfrom 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 EquivalentCertificate(s): Valid Driver’s License and CDL License, if applicableExperience: 2+ YearsKNOWLEDGE, 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 base on department and weather conditionsEngaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.Clarity of VisionFor 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.#SupportServicesCompensation Pay Range:$16.06 - $20.88 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA 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.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor 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.