Transport Driver

Raintree Village Homeowners Association Inc; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Volunteer time off

Referral bonus

Career path development

Tuition assistance & certification

Job summary

Raintree Village Homeowners Association Inc is seeking a dedicated Transport Driver for our senior living community. You will provide safe transportation for residents to appointments and return, with assistance for boarding and alighting, including wheelchair access.

Join a family-based organization focused on care and quality of life for residents, with benefits and a team-oriented atmosphere. Prior transport experience in senior living is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and operate an oversized van with wheelchair lift.
• May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license depending on local/state rules.
• Experience in elder care or transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents to and from appointments and wait during visits.
• Assist residents on and off the vehicle and push wheelchairs when needed.
• Follow community policies and protect residents' privacy and dignity.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Promote positive relations with residents, families and guests.

Skills

Clean driving record

Wheelchair lift operation

Customer service

Safety-focused driving

Job description

Raintree Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.401(k) with company matchPTOHoliday Premium PayVolunteer Time OffCompetitive Wages & Shift DifferentialsReferral BonusService Award BonusCareer Path DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Certification Course PaymentFun & engaging team environmentIf you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!Role:We are seeking a dedicated Transport Driver to join our team! The Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation for the residents of our retirement community, taking them to and from appointments and waiting for them during the appointments.Responsibilities:Drive residents to and from appointments and waiting for them duringAssist residents on and off the vehicle, sometimes pushing their wheelchair as necessaryFollow and uphold the Community’s philosophy and goal to maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident’s quality of care and quality of lifeFollow and uphold policies and procedures of the CommunityAttend and participate in facility meetings and in-service training programs as assignedObserve residents’ rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc.Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guestsAssist in coordination of scheduling and daily appointments.Complete any other assignments including tasks assigned to other departmentsQualifications: The Driver must have a clean driving record and be able to safely operate an oversized van with wheelchair lift. This Driver may be required to obtain a commercial drivers license or chauffeurs licenses depending on the local or state requirements.Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSMaggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSWestchester Village, Lenexa KSLinden Woods Village, Gladstone, MORaintree Village, Lee's Summit, MOPrairie Vista Village, Altoona, IATerrace Glen Village, Marion, IACedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IANorthridge Village, Ames, IAKennybrook Village, Grimes, IAWe are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.