Van Driver

Homewood Retirement Centers; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers seeks a responsible van/bus driver to transport residents to functions and appointments. CDL is preferred but not required; a valid driver’s license is required.

The role prioritizes safety, confidentiality, and respectful treatment of residents in both rural and urban settings. Benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement contributions, and licensure reimbursement.

Qualifications

• CDL license preferred; not required for this role.
• Ability to drive van/bus in rural or urban areas.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Drive 14-passenger van/bus, SUVs, and wheelchair vans to functions for residents.
• Maintain confidential information about residents and staff.
• Operate vehicles safely and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Keep an accurate trip log and fuel vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

CDL license

CDL physical exam

Job description

Drive a 14-passenger Van/Bus, SUVs, and wheelchair vans to functions and appointments for residents. No CDL required for this job.GNA/CNA preferred.Valid driver's license required.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

JOB SUMMARY:

To drive the van bus to functions as requested for resident functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Drives the bus/van vehicle in a safe manner according to facility policy.
4. Operatesall functions of vehicles in a safe manner.
5. Usescommunication equipment for any routine or emergency situation.
6. Promptlyreports any and all suspected mechanical problems to the appropriateperson.
7. Maintainsan accurate and current log (book) for each trip.
8. Responsiblefor fueling vehicles after use. In some situations maintenance may beresponsible for fueling. If maintenance performs the fueling then driverswill need to report and provide ample notice on a vehicle which is low infuel.
9. Performsother functions as directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Co-workers who drive the 23 passenger bus are required to have their CDL license. Included with the CDL is the physical that must be passed and random drug screening per the federal requirements of the CDL.
2. Able to drive the van/bus in rural or urban areas.
3. Ability to drive the van/bus in a way that residents feel safe.
4. Treats the residents with dignity and respect.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Assistsin the loading and unloading of residents. May sit for several hours. Drives invarious types of traffic/weather conditions, bending, lifting and loading smallpackages up to 50 lbs. several times throughout the shift, able to change tiresand sitting for long periods of time.