Job description
Rockwood South Hill is looking for a reliable individual to join our Transportation Department as an On-call Driver. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide reliable and safe transportation to/from a non-emergency medical appointments, pharmacy and grocery pick-up and delivery. This position would also provide assistance to the Activity Department.
Pay Range: $17.50 – $18.50 per hour
Shift Type: On-call
Responsibilities:
- Transport residents to and from scheduled trips, i.e. medical appointments, day outings, and evening events including weekend driving needs
- Complete necessary reports, forms, etc. for appropriate pre-trip/post-trip, sanitation on vehicle prior, during, and after a work shift
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Ability to assist residents with transferring in and out of vehicles
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work schedule
- Successfully complete Rockwood’s employment orientation
- Continue to pass the mandatory drug and alcohol random testing
- Assist the department with a variety of transportation needs when necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, and become knowledgeable of resident rights
- Refer any resident concern to the appropriate manager in written form for appropriate intervention
- Assist in special functions under the direction of the Transportation Coordinator and Director of Life Enrichment
- Be present, on time, and ready for work on each assigned day
- Be professional, timely, considerate, and kind to both residents and other Rockwood Team Members
Required Skills and Experience:
- Valid Drivers license with good driving history
- Trained in CPR or must acquire CPR Certification within 45 days of hire date
- 3 years of driving experience. Must provide a Driver’s Abstract.
- 1-year experience working with or in a senior community preferred
- Experience driving large wheelchair type van/bus preferred
- Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated capacity to network with inter-departments and community resources
- Excellent organization skills to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to research area locations and map out destinations via a computer program
- Excellent customer service attitude
Physical Requirement:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, tie-down wheelchairs, go up and down stairs on vehicle multiple times throughout the day. When scheduling permits, the ability to help with event set-up for on-campus activities.
Benefits:
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week and have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
