Driver - Visalia, United States - Living Care Lifestyles

Description

**Quail Park**

**Driver**

**Cypress - Visalia, CA - Full Time**

**Driver | Bus Driver | Chauffeur | Purpose:**

To ensure residents receive high-end customer services that are typically found outside the community by satisfying customer requests from receipt of request to the coordination and delivery of the product or service, to provide resident transportation as needed while ensuring safety.

**Driver | Bus Driver | Chauffeur | Minimum Eligibility Requirements:**

**Must have a class B drivers license with a passenger indorsement**

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a valid state drivers license with a 5-year safe driving record.

Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License within specified timeframe after hire.

1 year of professional driving experience in the operation of a bus or van used for transporting of clients.

Previous experience working with seniors in a senior living environment preferred.

CNA, or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.

Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations.

Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel preferred

Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other staff members.

Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the community.

Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.

Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to State licensure.

Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials

Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials

Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Subject to pre-employment screening including criminal background check, drug, and TB testing, and physical.

**Driver | Bus Driver | Chauffeur | Essential Functions:**

Administration/Resident Service

Provide a high level of customer service to residents and team members.

Responsible for gathering information on local restaurants and entertainment venues.

Responsible for making reservations and coordinating ticket purchases for residents.

Coordinate dry cleaning or any other outside services that residents may need.

Assist residents with services such as pet sitting, hanging pictures or other activities that would not be considered care giving.

Ensures the entrance way and lobby of community are clean and free of any debris at all times.

Support management team with special event / holiday planning

All other duties and services as assigned by Executive Director.

**Driver | Bus Driver | Chauffeur | Driving**

Provides valet parking for residents.

Plan and coordinate parking assignments for valet and special event parking

Responsible for transporting residents to and from appointments, scheduled Community outings, and special events, in Community vehicles, according to transportation schedule

Responsible for assisting residents in and out of vehicles as needed, including loading, and unloading wheelchairs, walkers, and other assist devices.

Concierge / Chauffer

Maintains Community vehicles in clean and orderly condition including washing, refueling, and inspecting and reporting any mechanical defects or malfunctions.

Completes a thorough vehicle inspection check prior to vehicle operation reporting all discrepancies and following through with scheduling appropriate repairs.

Reports any resident incidents or physical or behavioral concerns that occur during transport to appropriate Director immediately upon return.

Completes transportation activity records in an accurate and timely manner.

Assists with annual vehicle inspections and safety checks to ensure the vehicle meets operational standards.

Other

Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

Upholds Residents Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times.

Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy.

Reliable and predictable attendance

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions (travel, hours, and environment):

Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations.

Requires local travel on a routine basis, and occasional long-distance travel.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N: Never (not at all)

F: Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

S: Seldom (1-10%)

C: Constant (67%-100% of the time)

O: Occasional (11-33% of the time)

STRENGTH:

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Strength: Medium (M), according to the Classification of Jobs (COJ), involves the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and greater than 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.

Stand: OCCASIONALLY stand, alternated with frequent walking and sitting.

Walk: OCCASIONALLY walk between parking lot and residence; most often walk on concrete or asphalt.

Sit: OCCASIONALLY sit while driving, up to 30 minutes at a time.

Lift/Carry: OCCASIONALLY lift/carry items such as pen/pencil, cleaning supplies, groceries, shopping bags, and walkers (can weigh up to 20 pounds). SELDOM lift/carry up to 45 pounds less than 10 feet when storing wheelchairs.

Push/Pull: FREQUENTLY push/pull vehicle doors and straps to secure wheelchairs in place. SELDOM use 25 pounds force to push/pull wheelchairs into place in the van or to assist residents in/out of the van.

Controls: FREQUENTLY use hand and foot controls on vehicles. SELDOM (3 times per week) use hydraulic wheelchair lift and lever to fold van chairs.

Climb: OCCASIONALLY climb three steps in and out of vans.

Balance: Within normal limits.

Bend/Stoop: OCCASIONALLY bend/stoop assisting residents to enter/exit van and to store items in cargo space.

Crouch: Worker will crouch when accessing folding mechanism for van chair 3 times per week. Worker may choose to crouch in lieu of stooping.

Twist: OCCASIONAL twisting at the neck while driving vehicle.

Kneel/Crawl: May be required when accessing folding mechanism for van chair roughly 3 times per week.

Handle/Grasp: CONSTANT handle/grasp steering wheel, pen/pencil, wheelchairs, walkers, shopping bags and additional supplies.

Fine Manipulation/Fingering: SELDOM when operating wheelchairs and van and when writing.

Concierge / Chauffer

Feeling: Within normal limits.

Reach: FREQUENT reaching between waist and chest level performed while driving, storing purchases, and assisting residents. OCCASIONAL reaching above chest level or below waist level.

Vision: Normal vision or corrected to normal necessary to drive vehicles.

Talk/Hear: Necessary to communicate with residents and when operating vehicle.

Taste/Smell: Within normal limits.

Environmental Factors: FREQUENTLY exposed to all weather conditions, especially when walking to and from parking lot.

Work Environment Access: Adequate access to parking, break areas and restrooms.

Additional Comments:

Note: This description represents the requirements of the job based on personal observations, discussions with the employer representatives, incumbents, and other professional resources. On occasion, practicality and feasibility prevent the direct observation and/or gathering of objective, quantifiable data. For this reason, a best estimate may have been used.

OSHA Category Classification:

II: Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens

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