Shuttle Driver (Glenaire)

Brightspire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading continuing care retirement community is seeking a Shuttle Driver to support residents' transportation needs on campus. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills, a patient attitude, and a genuine interest in working with older adults. This position provides opportunities for both personal and professional development, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Excellent medical/dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility

Access to the Wellness Center

Employee scholarship

Qualifications

• Able to speak and understand English.
• Dependable and able to work under pressure.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles to transport residents and staff safely.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and conduct regular inspections.
• Assist residents with their personal belongings.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

Evidence of TB skin test

Job description

The Shuttle Driver’s responsibilities include fetching residents, driving them to specified locations on campus, and ensuring that the vehicle remains in excellent condition. You should also aid residents with the loading and unloading of their personal belongings. To be successful as a shuttle driver, you should be able to resolve residents’ queries and complaints promptly.

Responsibilities:

• This position must be available to work weekends
• Hiring PRN/On Call/As Needed
• Operate cars, buses and shuttles to transport residents and employees to and from locations on the Glenaire campus.
• Work closely with the Director of Wellness, transportation staff and all activity staff for any changes or emergencies arising during the day.
• Maintain flexible schedule to handle changes on short notice.
• Report for work early or stays late with Director’s knowledge to provide transportation.
• Exhibit patience and understanding with resident’s special needs such as hearing, visual impairments, walkers, or wheelchairs.
• Submit credit charge slips to Director for transportation charges.
• Maintain positive relationship with staff and residents.
• Know how to use a GPS and knowledge of the area.
• Maintain regular maintenance, inspections and day to day cleaning of all vehicles.
• Observe the Glenaire Employee Handbook and be knowledgeable on department policies and emergency procedures.

Qualifications:

• Able to speak and understand English
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with residents, families, staff and outside constituents.
• Evidence of TB skin test within the past 12 months or the equivalent, negative report upon drug screening and criminal record report in conformity with requirements of employee manual.
• Pleasant personality, patient, understanding and courteous.
• Dependable, accountable and able to work under pressure.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Stamina and ability to transfer residents for transportation purposes.

Why Us?

Glenaire, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a mission "to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve." Our core values are put to good use serving our residents and our fellow teammates. We are looking for individuals with a strong skillset combined with a heart for service. If you have enthusiasm to provide exceptional care while building relationships, this is the place for you!

What's for You as aDriver?

• PAL (Paid Annual Leave) eligibility
• Excellent medical/dental insurance at a low cost
• Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Accessed to earned wages prior to payday
• Significant personal/professional development opportunities through Brightspire University and inSpire Leadership Academy
• Employee assistance
• Employee scholarship
• Referral program
• Faith-based and mission-driven
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!