VI.2.2e Driver - Per Diem

Cheshire Home; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,886; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Home in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a dedicated driver to transport residents to recreational activities, medical appointments, and educational programs. The role requires a High School diploma and a valid New Jersey CDL with passenger endorsement.

The Driver will maintain logs, ensure vehicle safety, and collaborate with the Recreation and Transportation team to support residents' well-being and activities. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current valid Commercial Driver's License in New Jersey with Passenger endorsement (or Class B with air brakes).
• Ability to drive safely and defensively and to maneuver van/bus properly.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English effectively.
• Must submit to pre-employment drug test and random drug/alcohol testing, and have a current medical certificate per CDL.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents safely to medical appointments, activities, and educational programs.
• Deliver required documentation to physicians, therapists, or the Home when transporting residents.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel/oil checks, and report issues to the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation.
• Record logs and keep supervisors informed of delays, difficulties, or incidents.
• Remain on schedule and ensure safety as the top priority during all transportation duties.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

English proficiency

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cheshire Home - Florham Park, NJ 07932

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.05 Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Drive the van/bus for transportation of residents to recreational activities, to pre-scheduled medical and rehabilitation therapy appointments, and to vocational training and educational pursuits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transport residents in a safe and timely fashion to doctor's or dentist's offices, hospital (for evaluation of therapies), planned activities or outings, vocational training programs and adult education and college.
• Deliver any necessary documentation required by physicians, therapists, or the Home, when transporting residents.
• Responsible for staying with the residents while away from the Home, if scheduled to do so by the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation, (i.e., the Driver is not expected to take the place of a Care Assistant, however, if a situation arises unexpectedly and a resident needs additional assistance, the Driver will be expected to exercise good personal judgment as to the resident's well-being and safety.
• Pick up and deliver resident's personal items for repair and replacement.
• Responsible for reporting any service needs to the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation as they occur.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of vehicles before and after each use and reporting state of exterior to the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation.
• Ensure that assigned vehicle has sufficient fuel and oil to perform trips as scheduled.
• Responsible for the general safety of the passengers and the vehicles while they are in the custody of the Driver.
• Inform the supervisor of whereabouts at all times. In absence of the Senior Driver and Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation, liaison is to be maintained with Staff Nurse on duty.
• Keep supervisor apprised of any and all difficulties encountered with the residents or staff in deposition of his/her duties.
• Report any accidents or traffic violations and parking tickets to the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation immediately after they occur.
• Remain on schedule, making only those pick ups and drop offs as were scheduled by the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation and/or the residents.
• At all times, the Driver must keep safety as his/her first priority. He/She must not allow him/herself to become pressured by other staff or the residents into any situation that will shorten the travel time and force him/her to feel rushed.
• Report any untimely delays while on the road to the supervisor as they occur by use of two-way radio.
• Maintain an appropriate attitude towards the residents and other staff at all times and be receptive to residents' collective desires.
• Maintain confidentiality in respect to all aspects of resident life.
• Help lead recreational activities as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation, at times when there are no van runs or transportation responsibilities.
• Maintain the drivers' daily and weekly logs up to date, and other records, as required.
• Must submit to random drug testing as per CDL Drivers regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform any and all other related duties to the efficient and effective operation of the Home as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Recreation and Transportation or Executive Director.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current valid Commercial Driver's License in the State of New Jersey (Class C. Passenger endorsement without Q Restriction or Class B. with air brakes). A safe driving record with no points on current driving record.
• Ability to drive safely and defensively and to maneuver van/bus properly.
• Training in proper body mechanics to facilitate safe loading and unloading of passengers. Review and sign Driver Orientation Sheet.
• Ability and desire to interact with disabled residents.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language effectively.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug test under CFR 382 and random drug and alcohol testing, and have a current medical certificate as per CDL.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Hours may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Hours may be included in a regular forty hour work week or deemed as overtime as determined by the supervisor to ensure the availability of transportation for the residents.
• Can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

CONTACTS

• Residents
• General Public
• Administration
• Volunteers

ENVIRONMENT

1. WORKING CONDITIONS

• a. Works driving van or bus for a long term care facility. Will also work in the building when necessary. Must be outside during all weather conditions.
• b. Must submit to random drug testing as per COL drivers regulation.

2. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• a. Drive and load residents into vehicles. Maneuver wheelchairs; fasten and strap wheelchair into locks. Push wheelchairs and be able to jump off lift. Must have good vision.

3. HAZARDS .

• a. Any hazard related to bus/van use and repair.
• b. Muscle strain.
• c. Program preparation - set up tables, chairs and decorations.
• d. Extra hours due to program demands.
• e. Wheelchairs
• f. Exposure to hazardous materials/fluids

4. EQUIPMENT

• Copy Machine
• Tie Downs for Vans
• Telephone
• Computer
• Two-Way Radios
• Set Up Games/tables/recreation equipment
• ID Camera
• Fire Extinguisher
• Vans and lifts/back up pump for lift
• First Aid Kit and Hazardous Clean up Kit