Driver (Part-time)

Description

~WE'RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERSTAR~

We're hiring for a part-time driver

Up to 20 hours per week

There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™. As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

 
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JOB SUMMARY: The Driver is responsible for providing safe and courteous transportation for the residents to various activities and events: doctor appointments, airport, etc. The Driver will also assist in the mail room as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Ensure safe operation of the vehicle in compliance with the manufactures specifications and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Reports any malfunctions to their supervisor and seeks repairs of these malfunctions per supervisor’s instructions.
• Driver maintains all records related to bus operations.
• Understands and adheres to manufactures guidelines for safe use of wheelchair lift, i.e., QSTAINT anchoring.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections before operating the bus, including documentation of trips.
• Responsible for transporting residents to/from assigned destinations using Plymouth Place vehicles.
• Coordinates planned daily activates with staff.
• Responsible for fueling the bus according to trip guidelines and turning receipts into supervisor.
• Communicates emergencies with community staff as needed.
• Support other key areas such as Life Enrichment or Hospitality.
• Oversees internal conditions of the bus, to include sweeping, and picking up trash.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of safe driving techniques with a sense of direction in locating destinations locally and out of town.
• Ability to use GPS app
• Demonstrated experience with handicap accessible bus, including lift operations and wheelchair anchors.
• Ability to work with a senior population.
• Demonstrated clean driving record (Motor Vehicle Report)
• Ability to prioritize assigned schedules and meet time demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

 Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license