Driver - Van

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal discounts

Training & uniforms

Referral program

Wellness programs

401k with match

Medical/Vision/Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark-Senior-Living in Vermont seeks a compassionate Van Driver to support community residents with transportation. This part-time position (about 20–25 hours weekly) may include occasional weekends; a clean driving record and passing a medical examination are required.

As a team member, you will maintain vehicles, assist during excursions, transport residents to appointments, outings, and shopping, and help monitor safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in elderly care and knowledge of residents' needs.
• Demonstrated activities/recreational experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles per warranty and maintenance plan to ensure safety.
• Act as an Activity Assistant during excursions and stay with group.
• Transport residents to medical appointments, outings, and shopping.
• Monitor resident activity and alert staff to ensure safety.

Skills

Clean driving record

Excellent communication skills

Activities/recreational experience

Interest in elderly care

Education

High school diploma

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.

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