Full Time Driver-Tuesday-Saturday

LIFE Senior Services, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFE Senior Services, Inc. seeks a full-time Driver in Tulsa to transport clients from their homes to the center and to appointments, while maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include loading and assisting clients, ensuring wheelchair securement when needed, coordinating rides with the dispatcher, and complying with company policies and OSHA guidelines. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license, CPR and first aid certification, and at least one year of experience

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Must have CPR and basic first aid certification.
• At least 1 year of experience with frail or elderly populations preferred.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients from homes to LIFE program centers and to appointments safely and responsibly.
• Load/unload clients and assist with mobility as needed.
• Ensure wheelchair securement when required and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Coordinate scheduling of participant rides with the transportation dispatcher and follow LIFE policies.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Flexibility

Independence

Job description

Description

Now Hiring a Full Time Driver

Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides transportation for the clients from their homes to the center and for appointments during the day. Cleans vehicles, checks regularly for safety, and maintains scheduled maintenance.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary:

• Drive vehicles in a safe and responsible manner utilizing defensive driving skills and in adherence to LIFE program policies and procedures, following assigned routes.
• Load and unload clients in and out of LIFE program vehicles and assist clients up to and from their homes in adherence to LIFE Transportation program policies and standards of practice.
• Transport clients to all requested appointments that have been arranged by the transportation dispatcher.
• Ensure proper wheelchair securement when required.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinate scheduling of van maintenance with transportation dispatcher.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about clients or families regardless of setting.
• Coordinate scheduling of participant rides with the transportation dispatcher.
• Follow all LIFE program policies and procedures and OSHA safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain courteous, helpful, and professional behavior on the job and display a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner.
• Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings; and maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Perform other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area.

Requirements

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Holds and maintains a current Driver’s license
• Possess CPR and basic first aid certification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experienced in transporting individuals with special mobility needs preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population.
• Function independently, have flexibility, and personal integrity.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution; and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, Frequent bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Has to drive company owned vehicle.