Driver - Van

Benchmark Senior Living; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Meal program

Training & uniforms

Associate referral program

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Shelburne, VT is seeking a compassionate Van Driver to support our community residents. This part-time role (20-25 hours/week) involves safe transportation to medical appointments, outings, and shopping, while also serving as an Activity Assistant during excursions.

Key qualities include a clean driving record, high school diploma or equivalent, excellent communication, and an interest in elder care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in elderly care and servicing their needs.
• Demonstrated activities/recreational experience.
• Excellent communication skills and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles in safe, working order per warranty/maintenance plan.
• Act as an Activity Assistant during excursions; supervise group and stay with the group.
• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and shopping.
• Monitor resident activity and alert staff when assistance is necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving

Elder care interest

Recreational activities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a compassionate Van Driver to join our team! The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This is a part-time position, approximately 20-25 hours a week. May include occasional weekends. Clean driving record and pass a medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order
• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; always stays with group except for when parking the van
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and shopping trips
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.

Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred
• Have a demonstrated interest in the elderly and are knowledgeable of servicing their needs.
• Must have demonstrated activities/recreational experience.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Benefits

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status