Part Time Senior Citizens' Program Driver - Multiple Locations

Wharton County Junior College; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College is seeking a part-time Senior Citizens' Program Driver for multiple locations in the WCJC service area in Texas. The role operates a 12-passenger van to transport elderly clients to medical appointments, shopping trips, and nutrition centers.

Applications are reviewed as needs arise; a Texas Driver License with a clean MVR and a background check are required. This position is designated as temporary support staff, part-time, in the Vice Pres of Academic Affairs and

Qualifications

• Experience working with the elderly is required.
• Ability to help senior citizens and get along with them.
• Knowledge of safe passenger assistance when getting in/out of a van.

Responsibilities

• Transport elderly to medical, shopping, and nutrition center facilities.
• Operate a 12-passenger van and assist passengers in and out of the vehicle.

Skills

Experience with elderly

Passenger assistance

Safety awareness

Tools

Texas Driver License

Background check

Job description

Part Time Senior Citizens' Program Driver - Multiple Locations

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary Support Staff Part Time

Job Number: 2604 S 025

Location: Multiple Locations in WCJC Service Area, TX

Department: Vice Pres of Academic Affairs and Provost

General Description

One Driver position available at the WCJC Senior Citizens designated site in Colorado County. One Driver position available at the WCJC Senior Citizens designated site in El Campo.

The Part Time Senior Citizens' Program Driver operates a 12-passenger van to transport the elderly to medical, shopping and nutrition center facilities.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be considered as departmental needs arise.

Requirements

This person in this position must have experience working with the elderly. The person in this position must have a genuine desire to help senior citizens and the ability to get along well with them. The person in this position must understand and be able to apply the latest techniques in assisting passengers in and out of the passenger van. A Texas Driver License with insurable motor vehicle record is required. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of Texas Driver License

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.