Part-Time Bus Driver – Safe Transport for Residents

Phoenixsrliving; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lafayette is seeking a Bus Driver to join their team. The Driver reports directly to the Business Office Manager and will work part-time, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, ensuring safe transportation of residents to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle safety checks, timely reporting of issues, and maintaining a clean, well-serviced vehicle. Prior experience with elderly or disabled transport is preferred; fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no points) as per DMV.
• English fluency required; Spanish helpful depending on area.
• Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician.
• Knowledge/experience in Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to activities and appointments.
• Perform daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Report vehicle, routing or scheduling problems immediately to the Executive Director.
• Provide safe assistance and transport for participants.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform regular fueling/maintenance checks.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and coordinate in-route driver emergencies.
• Maintain rapport with family caregivers and participants.

Skills

Plan and Organize

Multi-tasking

Assisted Living Philosophy

State regulations knowledge

Time management

Flexible hours

CDL License

Grammar and documentation

Risk management concepts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

State audit compliance tools

Job description

The Lafayette is seeking a Bus Driver to join their team. The Driver reports directly to the Business Office Manager and will work part-time, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, ensuring safe transportation of residents to activities and appointments.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle safety checks, timely reporting of issues, and maintaining a clean, well-serviced vehicle. Prior experience with elderly or disabled transport is preferred; fluency in English is required.