Community Driver - Parkland, United States - Sunscape Boca Raton

Sunscape Boca Raton

Verified Company

Parkland, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

The Driver reports to the Lifestyle Director and is responsible for assuring that Community-sponsored transportation is implemented appropriately and in a timely manner, with Resident safety and security the primary priority.

Driver Procedure:

Essential Functions:

Transports Community Residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands that have been approved by the Lifestyle Director using the Communityowned vehicle.
Consults the Transportation Schedule daily.
Monitors Resident status and alerts Lifestyle Director when assistance is necessary to assure Resident safety.
Completes routine periodic vehicle inspection checks and informs the General Manager and Environmental Services Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed.
Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures and follows Community safety and disaster policies and procedures.
Requires mínimal supervision and is a selfstarter.
Performs all other duties that are assigned by the Lifestyle Director.

Compliance and Safety:

Follows all emergency procedures.
Understands all driving and other safety practices and procedures.

Communication:

Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
Demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, and supports the Community approach to Resident care and passenger safety.
Communicates effectively with Lifestyle Director and other Community staff.
Immediately advises Lifestyle Director and Resident Care Director of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

Current state driver's license.
Clean driving record.
Previous experience in a driving position (preferred).
Ability to operate van lift.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

Does occasional heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds).
Performs frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, bending, and stooping.
Spends long periods of time on foot or driving.
Reacts quickly in any situation.

Miscellaneous:

May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Must submit to background, criminal, and drug tests as required.
May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.