Driver - Transportation PRN

Svdpnky; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K after 1 year

Job summary

Presbyterian Village North is seeking a PRN Bus Driver/Transportation Specialist for its Dallas Campus. This role covers on-call transportation for residents, providing safe, compassionate service in a senior living community. PRN means shifts are as-needed with flexible scheduling, including some days, evenings, and weekends.

Ideal candidates may include retirees or students seeking extra hours. A valid driving record and English communication are required, with CDL being a plus but not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Texas CDL for transporting passengers is a plus but not required for PRN.
• Safe driving record with Texas Department of Public Safety; no major violations.
• Ability to read maps, use GPS, and have good knowledge of Dallas and surrounding areas.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Genuine caring for mature adults and ability to work with residents.

Responsibilities

• Drive van or bus to deliver and pick-up residents to and from appointments across the city.
• Assist with record keeping of resident appointments and office errands.
• Coordinate with supervisor regarding scheduling problems or conflicts.
• Support activity programs and front office tasks when not driving.
• Maintain vehicles and report maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager.

Skills

English communication

Safe driving

Map/GPS literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Presbyterian Village North is currently hiring a PRN Bus Driver/Transportation Specialist for our Senior Living Community, Dallas Campus.

Drive yourself straight into the lives of our residents with care, compassion and safety. Wonderful environment and strong teammate relationships!

Full time teammates have access to affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K is available after your 1st year. Come grow with us!

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, Forefront Living's family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care, long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice and palliative care.

These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability. Forefront Living is the not-for-profit, faith-based parent of Presbyterian Village North, The Outlook at Windhaven, Bella Vida, St. Joseph Village, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

What Does PRN Mean?

As a PRN driver, you won't be scheduled for regular shifts—instead, you'll be called in or scheduled only when needed. This could include covering shifts due to high demand, staff absences, or special transportation requests. It's a perfect fit for individuals who need schedule flexibility or want to supplement other income.

• PRN position – hours would be “on call/as needed”. Typically a 1-2 days notice for additional help on a specific day (during daytime hours). Hours can vary each time, most busy times are 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Occasional help in the afternoons.
• Evening and weekend help - calendars are made a month out for these events, so you may have notice weeks in advance.
• Longer coverage needs for PRN driver - known teammate vacations/leaves.
• No guaranteed weekly hours; however it is typical to have hours each month due to the variety of requests and activities that occur in our busy senior community.
• Ideal candidates could be retirees, students, part-time workers, or anyone looking for extra hours. And are available with short notice for days and some evening/weekend events monthly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Current Texas Commercial Driver's License for transporting passengers is a plus but not required for PRN
• Safe driving record with Texas Department of Public Safety; no convictions: DUI, DWI, blood/breath test refusals; no serious traffic violations: speeding 15 miles over speed limit, reckless driving, fatal accident
• Working knowledge of activities for senior adults preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to read maps, use GPS, and have good knowledge of Dallas and surrounding areas
• Ability to communicate with residents with concern and compassion
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities (additions to planned schedule, multiple interruptions, etc.) and work under stress
• Ability to maintain vehicles in good working order through attentiveness to daily condition of vehicles; mechanical knowledge preferable
• Ability to push residents in wheelchairs on flat and inclined surfaces, lift wheelchairs into and out of vehicles, support residents during transfer to and from vehicles, lift and carry bags
• Ability to carry out assignments with constant safety and security of residents
• Ability to perform Essential Duties
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, special needs and hospice patients
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Model a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
• Assist with record keeping of resident appointment and/or office errands
• Review daily schedule with supervisor and discuss any scheduling problems and/or conflicts
• Drive van or bus to deliver and pick-up residents to and from appointments through the city
• Complete errands as assigned by supervisor, such as bank, post office, office supplies, having keys made, hardware store, etc.
• Alert appropriate personnel regarding routine maintenance schedules: oil changes, inspections, tag renewal, changing digital clocks, etc.
• Wash vans and Crown Victoria monthly or more frequently as needed; take bus and van to car wash every three (3) months or as needed
• Notify Director of Nursing of any problems with schedule, residents and/or vehicles
• Provide other transportation services as required, i.e. employee injuries, miscellaneous deliveries
• Assist with activity programs and front office support, as assigned by supervisor, when not scheduled for driving assignments (i.e. group or one-on-one activities, encouraging resident's participation and attendance, receptionist, mail, Village Country Store)
• Assist with purchasing departmental supplies
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Manager or Director of Resident Services