Van Driver

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Quality training and continuing education

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Job summary

Join a caring team as a Transportation Driver at a leading Senior Community Care facility in Lansing, Michigan. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by safely transporting elderly participants, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. With a focus on building relationships, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. The organization is dedicated to providing quality care and has been recognized as a Great Place To Work for four consecutive years. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Chauffeur's License and valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with the frail and elderly population is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport Senior Community Care participants to appointments.
• Communicate any safety issues to the Transportation Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle operation

Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection records

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Driver at Senior Community Care of Michigan. We are offering great benefits and positive work environments!

Senior Community Care of Michigan is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Transportation Driver Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance;
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days);

About the job:

The Transportation Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Senior Community Care (SCC) participants. Responsible for communicating any safety issues to the Transportation Manager.

Pay: $16.75-$19.90/HR

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have Chauffer's License;
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Valid Driver’s License in state of hire;
• Have a minimum of one year experience in working with the frail and elderly population;
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation;
• Must pass background check and drug screening;

Preferred Skills:

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, caregivers, and co-workers;
• Responsible for Senior Community Care passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction;
• Follows assigned schedule, makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE Center. Communicates these changes to dispatch;
• Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations;
• Maintains and completes daily required records i.e., Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections, gasoline purchases;
• Immediately reports to Transportation Manager, any vehicle or cell phone operating problems, malfunction, or incidents out of the ordinary routine;
• Transports participants to and from medical/specialist appointments, and activity outings, as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care;
• Transports meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for participant;
• Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and debarks from the program’s vehicles;

About Senior Community Care of Michigan:

Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, housekeepers, maintenance associates, and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships.

Our Senior Community Care of Lansing, MI, values our staff and residents at the highest level. In the capital city of Michigan, staff call a vibrant, diverse, and bustling city their home. Our PACE program allows for more standard working hours than is usual with elder care careers, and we foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package, as well as creating moments of appreciation in the workplace throughout the year. Come join us at SCCMI, and see why VOANS has been voted by employees as a Great Place To Work the past 4 years running.

In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.