POSITION GOAL:  The Driver provides efficient, daily routine transportation services to the residents of the Blakeford Senior Living.

ENVIRONMENT:     The Blakeford Senior Living provides multiple levels of care and services to its residents, through a continuing care plan, in an attractive surrounding while offering an array of personal services and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Driver:

• Transports residents to various destinations.

• Assists the residents in boarding and departing from the bus or car. 

• Assists the residents with carrying groceries, packages, and wheelchairs.

• Is responsible for maintaining the vehicle’s appearance and scheduling mechanical services, as needed.

• Is responsible for operating Blakeford vehicles in a safe manner, obeying traffic laws at all times.

• Performs other relevant administrative duties as assigned including delivering the daily inner office mail and resident mail.

• Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations.

• Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.

• Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.

• Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.

• All other duties as assigned by the Resident Service Coordinator and/or Executive Director.

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP:

• Receives very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operates within division or departmental policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving objectives
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB:
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• None
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• SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISH THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB:
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• LANGUAGE SKILLS:        Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, and other employees.
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• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:           Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions.
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• REASONING ABILITY:      Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
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• COMPUTER OPERATIONS:        No computer skills required