Driver
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily safety checks, clean the vehicle interior, and perform fluid maintenance before transporting residents to activities and appointments. Manage participant belongings, relay family communications, and assist with emergency evacuations during inclement weather or power failures. Report vehicle, routing, or scheduling problems immediately to the Executive Director or Program and Outreach Director. Maintain rapport with family caregivers and participants while adhering to state regulations and audit compliance tools. Work a Monday through Friday shift with every other weekend coverage, requiring fluency in English and a valid driver's license with a clean record.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Currently valid driver's license as required by the State
- "no point" driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Fluency in English
- Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
- Maintain appropriate driver's license such as CDL (commercial driver's license), Chauffer license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation
- Has proficient grammar and documentation skills
- Understands basic concepts of risk management
- In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk: Hours at one time: 2 - 4, Total hours/ day: 4 – 6
- In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/ day: 2 – 4
- In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive: 1 - 3 hours, 1 - 2 times a week
- Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs) Frequency: 50 lbs, Occasionally: 150 lbs
- Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs) Frequency: 40 lbs, Occasionally: 70 lbs
- Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet
- Distance of carry: 30 yards
- Associate will use hands for repetitive: Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation
- Associate should be able to: Bend: Frequently, Squat: Frequently, Kneel: Frequently, Climb:Frequently, Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet
- Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency
- Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents
- Mon-Friday; every other weekend required
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred
- Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred
- Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be helpful
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