Driver

Pay Rate: $16.90
Per Diem 15 hours per week

GENERAL SCOPE: Provide transportation for residents and all other authorized individuals to and from The Summit according to a pre-existing schedule.  Maintain constant communication with the Concierge desk and residents through the effective use of a two-way radio.  Perform these services with courtesy and respect.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High School or equivalent. Driver must be able to perform basic mathematics functions.  Must be a good communicator/listener.  Must have a valid, current New York State Driver License.  Class CDLC with P and N1 endorsement and 19A certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews daily schedule with Concierge/Lead Driver before first departure.
• Operates the Summit vehicle in a safe manner at all times
• Assists residents in /out of vehicle and to/from door of appointment/errands when needed.
• Oversees and assists staff and volunteers who assist with resident transportation.
• Serves as back up to valet service.
• Keeps track of resident departures and pick-ups to avoid passengers being stranded.
• Performs pickup and delivery of items pertaining to The Summit or residents
• All other job duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of driving experience with some bus driving experience preferred.  Working with the elderly, and experience, with clients using wheelchair strongly preferred. Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.