Van Driver

Best Care Services; East Norriton Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Best Care Services is seeking a dependable Van Driver to join our nursing team. You will transport residents to appointments, activities, and other destinations, ensuring safety and comfort while maintaining the vehicle and documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a PA CDL P endorsement with a clean driving record. Excellent customer service and English communication are essential for representing the company professionally.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent customer service and driving skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to lift, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with a positive attitude.
• Operates a 7 to 14+ passenger vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle(s) are ready for transport with safety checks and supplies.
• Assist residents with entering and leaving the vehicle.
• Assist with baggage as needed.
• Enforce safety rules during travel.
• Handle paperwork for appointments and deliver to appropriate persons.
• Transport residents to appointments, activities, and other destinations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Attend in-services and orientation.
• Respond to resident requests and other duties as assigned.
• Assist in planning and organizing all residence transport activities.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

English communication

Route navigation

Vehicle safety checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA CDL P endorsements

Job description

Van Driver

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Van Driver to join our dynamic nursing team! As a Van Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring timely, safe, and efficient transportation to for our residents. This position offers an energetic work environment where your driving skills, customer service expertise, and physical strength will shine. If you thrive on movement, enjoy navigating routes, and take pride in delivering excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you! You’ll be the friendly face representing our company while handling various transportation tasks with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.

• Operates a 7 to 14+ passenger vehicle.

• Ensure vehicle(s) are always ready for transport. This includes but is not limited to: safety checks, first aid supplies and updated resident emergency information sheets.

• Assist the residents with entering and leaving the vehicle.

• Assist with baggage as needed.

• Enforces safety rules when traveling.

• Secures all necessary paperwork for appointments and delivers paperwork to appropriate persons.

• Transports residents to and from appointments, group activities, and other destinations.

• Services the vehicle with fuel, oil, necessary fluids and maintains vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition.

• Performs emergency repairs as needed.

• Attends required in-services and orientation.

• Responds to residents request and other duties as requested.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementation of all residence transport activities.

Experience

• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service

• Requires excellent driving skills and knowledge of servicing an automobile.

• The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required.

• Requires frequent lifting, bending and stretching.

• The ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely is essential.

• Education: High school diploma or GED is preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of three-years driving experience is required.

• Certificates/Licenses: A valid drivers license in PA CDL P endorsments is required. No more than two moving violations in a three-year period on the driving record as determined by your facilities insurance broker

• Physical Demands:

• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.

• Visual and auditory acuity.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of (25) lbs. and be able to carry objects.

• Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.

• Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

• Must use good body mechanics.

• Must be able to type and use a computer.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering excellence!

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person