Wheelchair Van Driver - Casual hours

Community LIFE; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community LIFE Tarentum, PA is seeking a Wheelchair Van Driver for casual hours and a minimum of 8 hours per month, Mon-Fri. Location includes Tarentum and Lower Burrell, PA.

The role pays $16.50–$18 per hour, based on experience, with responsibilities including transporting older adults to the day center and to appointments, and delivering medical equipment as needed. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, five years of driving experience, a valid PA Driver's License with a clean

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of driving experience required.
• Valid PA Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Knowledge of area roads in the program area.
• Ability to read a road map.
• Deal professionally with participants and staff.
• Be mentally alert and able to plan and organize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Transport older adults to and from the day center and residences, and to appointments and activities.
• Deliver medical equipment as requested by the Transportation Supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reading road maps

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Wheelchair Van Driver - Casual hours

Community LIFE Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Locations : Tarentum & Lower Burrell, PA

Schedule: CASUAL HOURS, 8 Hours minimum a month - Hours fall during Mon-Fri. This is not a full-time position.

Salary: $16.50- $18 per hour, based on experience

Su mmary of Job Duties: The Van Driver is primarily responsible for transporting older adults to and from the day center and their residence, to outside appointments and activities, delivering medical equipment, etc., as requested by the Transportation Supervisor.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:

• Previous transportation, medical equipment and/or supply experience including experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Prior experience in the geriatric field helpful.
• Five years of driving experience required

Required Certifications/Licensure:

• Valid PA Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass DOT physical

Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge of the area roads in the program area.
• Ability to read a road map.
• Ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with participants and other staff.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be mentally alert and have the ability to effectively plan and organize assignments in the most efficient manner.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and able to function in stressful situations.

Please Note: Candidates must be able to pass a DOT physical. In addition, Community LIFE will randomly drug and alcohol-test employees in Van Driver and Escort positions for compliance with its drug and alcohol-free workplace policy on a quarterly basis.

Salary Information

$16.5 - $18Hourly Wage