Van Driver

Element Care; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care in Lowell, MA seeks an experienced driver to transport participants to medical and other appointments and assist with van access and safety checks. You will work with a supervisor to address individual participant needs and perform vehicle maintenance, including winter snow clearance and fit-testing requirements.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, at least 5 years of safe driving experience, DOT certification readiness, CPR eligibility, and the ability to assist

Qualifications

• Valid state Driver’s License from the state of residence.
• Minimum 5 years of safe driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and DOT mandated driver training.
• Able to become CPR certified.
• Able to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair.
• Must be a responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to push patients in wheelchair.
• Ability to lift participants in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Transports participants around the community, to and from medical appointments and other outside appointments, as necessary.
• Assists participants to and from the van for all pickups and drop offs.
• Uses preventative measures to maintain vehicles’ interior and exterior on a consistent basis to ensure safe transportation.
• Notifies the Director immediately of any incidents out of the ordinary, client injuries, client falls, or accidents.
• Works with Supervisor of Drivers to identify specific needs of each participant.
• Removes snow around surrounding area of vans during the winter months to ensure client safety and the safe operation of the van.
• Assists the Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, as needed.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports participants around the community, to and from medical appointments and other outside appointments, as necessary.
• Assists participants to and from the van for all pickups and drop offs.
• Uses preventative measures to maintain vehicles’ interior and exterior on a consistent basis to ensure safe transportation.
• Notifies the Director immediately of any incidents out of the ordinary, client injuries, client falls, or accidents.
• Works with Supervisor of Drivers to identify specific needs of each participant.
• Removes snow around surrounding area of vans during the winter months to ensure client safety and the safe operation of the van.
• Assists the Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, as needed.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Valid state Driver’s License from the state of residence
• Minimum 5 years of safe driving experience
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and DOT mandated driver training
• Able to become CPR certified
• Able to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair
• Must be a responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to push patients in wheelchair
• Ability to lift participants in emergency situations