Part time Driver - CDL required

Ridgecrest Village; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, IA is seeking a part-time Transportation Associate to provide safe, courteous rides for residents to appointments and activities using various vehicles.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, and English literacy. You will work flexible hours including nights and weekends to support residents' mobility in a senior care setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• CDL license with passenger endorsement required.
• Functional literacy in English.

Responsibilities

• Transports residents to and from appointments and activities as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in education and training required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Safety-conscious

Geriatric care empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Davenport, IA 52806 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $18.00 Job Category: Transportation

Job Overview

To provide transportation for residents of Ridgecrest Village and Crest Health Center to and from various appointments and activities in a safe and courteous manner. This transportation will be provided using a variety of vehicles.

General Responsibilities

• Transports residents to and from appointments and activities as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in skills mandated by required education and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• CDL license required, which includes passenger endorsed.
• Functional literacy in English.

Skills/Aptitude

• Able to meet the public with confidence.
• Must possess the mental and physical capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position.
• Must possess patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
• Must possess the knowledge, skill, and empathy necessary to work with geriatric residents.
• Must be able to continuously articulate clearly and precisely and communicate with persons of varying backgrounds.

General Qualifications

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift wheelchair approximately 3 feet to place in trunk of car.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strength to transfer supplies weighing a maximum of 20 pounds from floor to 40-inch countertop.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location)

• Exposure to seasonal conditions due to outside doors (temperature range from 60 to 80 degrees).
• Seasonal exposure to dust, pollen, etc. from doors.

Safety Requirements

• All employees are expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees, and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.
• Ridgecrest Village recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodations to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodations please let your supervisor know in the section below. Consideration will be given to all suggested reasonable accommodations.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB screening, and drug testing, as required for healthcare personnel under applicable regulations.
• Applicants under 18 may be required to provide parental or guardian consent for employment and any required testing, where applicable.