Client Services Driver

Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our community. Our Mission at Friendship Village of Dublin is “To care for, engage, and inspire our community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age”.   

At Friendship Village our Values Drive us to RISE to any Occasion  

Values:  

Respect  

Integrity and Innovation  

Stewardship  

Excellence  

Now looking for as-needed hours!

Friendship Village of Dublin is looking for Client Services Drivers ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ for our Home Care Team! 

Benefits:

• Flexible shifts available

• Scholarship opportunities to help you reach your career goals through continued education
• Annual Pay Increases
• Discounted meals
• Bonuses for referrals
• Join our team and you not only get competitive pay, great benefits and a great place to work but you get smiles, hugs and a ton of love from residents.

Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicle to ensure operating safely and within legal guidelines weekly and/or prior to all extended trips. Inspects interior of vehicle following trips to ensure personal belongings of passengers are not left behind.
• Drives van to various locations as assigned, assisting all passengers/residents on and off the bus or van.
• Know and follow all established Home Care Services standards and procedures while maintaining a positive, friendly and courteous attitude toward residents, coworkers and guests at all times.
• Document care services provided to residents in resident record.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes in resident condition.
• Communicate new resident requests or needs for services with Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse or Manager.
• Attends monthly Department meetings, mandatory in-services, or completes make-up sessions with Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse or Manager; participates in educational sessions, meetings and seminars as directed by the Manager.
• Remains current and follows safety and health standards, including but not limited to Universal Precautions, Infection Control, Hazard Communication Standards, including SDS and proper protective equipment, and emergency procedures, including those in the Emergency Response Plan.
• Detect, correct, and report situations that have a high probability of causing accidents or injuries to the residents, guests or co-workers. Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes in resident condition.
• Request assistance from Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse or Manager if unsure how to care for or handle a resident situation. Reports to supervisor when no resident services are scheduled. 
• Assist residents to be as independent as the resident’s abilities allow.
• Know, uphold and follow Resident Rights and Code of Conduct policies. Report to the Manager any situation where the rights of a resident may have the probability of being violated. Only provide confidential information regarding residents to the Manager, or other health care professional as directed by your supervisor, according to an emergency situation.
• Understand special needs of 65 and over group (e.g., possible loss of vision, hearing, memory, etc.); ability to effectively communicate and provide services for these age groups.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Manager for replenishing. Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Promote teamwork within departments and between departments to ensure smooth operations and quality service to residents, guests and coworkers, including assisting when and wherever needed, treating all residents, coworkers and guests as your valued customer, communicating with coworkers to keep them informed of events, changes, and operations in a friendly, professional manner while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.