Driver - Wheatridge

The primary responsibility of your job position is to load, transport, and unload residents for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all laws and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist passengers with the on-boarding and off-boarding from vehicle

• Transport passengers to and from destination at assigned times or in case of emergency

• Provide customer service and friendly interactions with all passengers

• Complete pre-inspections before us of vehicle

• Clean van each night, removing daily debris

• Clean van, inside and out, on a weekly basis

• Monitor regular maintenance (i.e. oil changes, tire rotations)

• Practice dependable, regular attendance

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents

• Must be able to lead, transport, and unload residents

• Must be able to communicate and function in and interdisciplinary team

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent people skills and organizational skills

• Must be well groomed (i.e., no unruly beards, no visible facial rings / piercings, tattoos)

• Perform all other duties, as assigned

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

High energy and upbeat

Ability to foster teamwork

Client oriented

Executing

Ability to organize and prioritize

Detail oriented and follow through

Self-starter and independent worker

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and solutions for efficiency

Influencing

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Google and Microsoft operating system platforms

• Administrative and clerical procedures; customer service

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent

• Must be insurable by company policy

• Prior experience in healthcare or geriatrics preferred but not necessary

• On-the-job training provided

JOB TRAINING:

• How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 3 months

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in vehicle as well as throughout facility (i.e., activities room, residents rooms)

• Involved with residents, associates, and staff under all conditions and circumstances

• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, associates, etc

• May be assigned to other appropriate positions as necessary

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, when necessary

• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs floor to waist, lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 50 lbs, and push/pull 50 lbs

OTHER:

• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license

• Classification: non-exempt