Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Driver at our Cedarhurst of Columbia community. This position is full-time and individual hired may have to pick up shifts outside of normal business hours.As a Driver, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will be responsible for the safe transport of community residents to and from the identified destination while effectively communicating with community leadership to ensure transportation needs are being met.As a Driver, you will impact the lives of our residents by -
- Driving company vehicle from community area to destination according to assigned schedule.
- Assisting passengers into and out of vehicle.
- Securing passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
- Operating radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.
- Cleaning and servicing vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
- Meeting all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
- Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
- Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
- Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends, when necessary
- Other duties as assigned.
To become a Driver, you will need -
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1+ years of public transportation experience preferred, preferably in a senior living community.
- Current commercial drivers' license (CDL) required.
- CPR or BLS certification preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to operate any Cedarhurst vehicle.
- Must be over the age of 23 to operate a Cedarhurst 15 passenger van.
- Must have a positive/clean driving record.
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that -
- Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable - and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
- To be a Cedarhurst team member means you're devoted to doing The Friend's Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
- Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
- Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
- Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
- Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB), and using designated PPE when required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.