Driver - The Iris by Bonaventure

Bonaventure Senior Living; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iris by Bonaventure in Salem, OR is seeking a Driver dedicated to easing the transportation needs of our residents in an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community. This role requires compassion for the elderly, safety-focused handling of walkers, scooters, and wheelchairs, and the ability to drive in varied weather while keeping to schedules.

You will assist residents, interact warmly, perform vehicle inspections, maintain records, and stay in close communication with

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 5 years of clean driving experience.
• Genuine concern for the elderly.
• Ability to relate to residents in a courteous, understanding, and cooperative manner.
• CPR and First-Aid courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in and out of the bus at all times.
• Interact with residents in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Adhere to time schedule.
• Perform daily visual inspections of vehicles and operating equipment.
• Keep accurate maintenance records on all equipment.
• Keep van maintained and clean at all times.
• Notify maintenance supervisor of needed repairs.
• Maintain open communication lines with the Activity Coordinator.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

CPR/First-Aid certified

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Iris by Bonaventure is seeking a Driver, who is committed to easing the burden and worries of our resident passengers! We are an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community in Salem, OR. We are looking for someone who loves people, will offer a comforting smile, a helping hand, and a genuine commitment to the transportation needs of our residents.

Wage Starting at $18.00 per hour

Some key characteristics are required:

• Willingness to go beyond the basic job description, by providing our residence with the confidence that they will get to and from their scheduled destinations on time and safely.
• The ability to make every passenger feel welcome and comfortable, while exercising proper safety protocols for walkers, scooters, and wheelchairs.
• The ability to drive in a variety of weather and traffic conditions (at times we are the SOLE transportation option for our residents).
• Demonstrated compassion and respect for residents, colleagues and the community by proudly executing all of the drivers’ responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist residents in and out of the bus at all times
• Interact with residents in a pleasant and professional manner
• Adhere to time schedule
• Perform daily visual inspections of vehicles and operating equipment
• Keep accurate maintenance records on all equipment,
• Keep van maintained and clean at all times,
• Notify maintenance supervisor of needed repairs
• Maintain open communication lines with the Activity Coordinator,

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• 5 years of clean driving experience
• Must have a genuine concern for, and the ability to work with, the elderly.
• Ability to relate to residents in a courteous, understanding, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to pass CPR and First-Aid courses.

Education:

High school Diploma or equivalent