Van Driver for Programming - Per Diem

Benchmark Senior Living; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is seeking a compassionate Van Driver to provide transportation for community residents. This role includes maintaining vehicles, assisting with activities during excursions, and ensuring resident safety during transport to appointments and outings.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, demonstrate interest in caring for the elderly, and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include holidays, meal program discounts, and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in the elderly and knowledge of their needs.
• Proven activities/recreational experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles to ensure safe working order.
• Act as an Activity Assistant on excursions.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and outings.
• Monitor resident activity for safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with activities/recreation

Knowledge of elderly servicing needs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent certificate

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a compassionate Van Driver to join our team! The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order
• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; always stays with group except for when parking the van
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and shopping trips
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.

Requirements

• Education – High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred
• Have a demonstrated interest in the elderly and are knowledgeable of servicing their needs.
• Must have demonstrated activities/recreational experience.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Benefits

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status