Transportation Leader/Driver

Cascades Verdae; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in luxury senior living as a Transportation Leader/Driver. This role is pivotal in ensuring residents enjoy safe and timely transportation for their appointments and activities. You will be responsible for managing transportation schedules, maintaining vehicles, and providing exceptional service to residents. The company values compassion and teamwork, fostering an environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and possess a valid driver's license, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with transportation experience.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record needed.

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements transportation schedules for residents.
• Assists members in and out of company vehicles for appointments.
• Maintains HIPAA standards and reports issues to supervisors.

Skills

Transportation Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Tools

Miscellaneous Software

Job description

The Stratford is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a Transportation Leader/Driver.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transportation Leader directs and implements automotive transportation schedules for Residents at all levels of care within the campus environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
2. Responsible for driving members/residents off the community’s premises for scheduled outings and appointments.
3. Participates in meetings for the Member Services Department to develop a schedule of social and recreational activities. The Transportation Leader shall support this by bringing ideas, resources, and member interests to the meeting to assist in the development of programming for all levels of care.
4. Communicates with the Concierge or Social Director daily to learn of current and future transportation routes and appointments.
5. Assists members/residents in and out of company vehicles.
6. Prioritizes times, routes and needs to accommodate the greatest number of Residents.
7. Helps members/residents to and from bus, van or car and into the destination place if needed.
8. Participates in scheduled activities as requested and encourages resident participation.
9. Reports any problems with members to the Social Director or Healthcare Administrator upon return to the campus.
10. Reports any traffic violation committed during working hours immediately to supervisor.
11. Acquires and maintains knowledge of all safety procedures pertaining to the vehicles and residents. Utilizes knowledge in times of emergency, breakdowns or accidents.
12. Schedules and performs routine maintenance on vehicles at appropriate time intervals. Keeps motor vehicle maintenance records and shares any problems or adverse vehicular situations with the Director of Facilities Services.
13. Maintains power on the cell phone assigned to the position or car and keeps phone at hand during working hours.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
2. Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
3. Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.
4. Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
5. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things.
6. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
7. Professionalism – Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
8. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

• People First, Always
• We Exist to Serve our Members
• We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work

1. Must be able to assist members and residents in and out of transportation vehicles.
2. An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
3. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.
4. Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
5. May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL

Local and out of state travel in company transportation for appointments, functions, events, outings and emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. High school graduation or GED required.
2. Transportation experience required.
3. Two years’ experience in a similar transportation position desired.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as specified by the company and by the company’s automobile insurance carrier.
5. Ability to be CPR certified at company’s expense.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
2. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
3. Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
4. Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
5. Ability to work with minimal supervision.