Van Driver (CNA)

Volare Health, LLC; Lake Providence (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Lake Providence, Louisiana, seeks a Van Driver to facilitate safe transportation and communication for residents. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and ideally some experience in driving seniors. Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle, ensuring safety during transit, and assisting residents with their belongings. Competitive wages and an opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Experience in transporting elderly individuals is preferred.
• Prior experience in transportation of the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of residents to and from the center.
• Handle resident's personal belongings during transportation.
• Maintain good relationships with families and community.
• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily gas-up and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Immediately report any problems observed or encountered while transporting residents.

Skills

Safe transportation

Communication with family caregivers

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Van Driver (CNA Preferred Experience)

Cypress at Lake Providence is proud to be rated 4-Stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Responsibilities

• Safe assistance and transportation of residents.
• Responsible handling of resident's personal belongings, medications, and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant's residence to the Center.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers, participants, and the community.
• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily gas-up and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Immediately report any problems observed or encountered while transporting residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A "no point" driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles if applicable.
• Prior experience in transportation of the elderly is preferred.