Driver

At Evergreen Woods, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Evergreen Woods?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Driver:

The Transportation Leader directs and implements automotive transportation schedules for Residents at all levels of care within the campus environment.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

We look forward to meeting you soon!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participates in meetings for the Member Services Department to develop a schedule of social and recreational activities. The Transportation Leader shall support this by bringing ideas, resources, and member interests to the meeting to assist in the development of programming for all levels of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.

· Responsible for driving members/residents off the community’s premises for scheduled outings and appointments.

· Communicates with the Concierge or Social Director daily to learn of current and future transportation routes and appointments.

· Assists members/residents in and out of company vehicles.

· Prioritizes times, routes and needs to accommodate the greatest number of Residents.

· Helps members/residents to and from bus, van or car and into the destination place if needed.

· Participates in scheduled activities as requested and encourage resident participation.

· Reports any problems with members to the Social Director or Healthcare Administrator upon return to the campus.

· Reports any traffic violation committed during working hours immediately to supervisor.

· Acquires and maintains knowledge of all safety procedures pertaining to the vehicles and residents. Utilizes knowledge in times of emergency, breakdowns or accidents.

· Schedules and performs routine maintenance on vehicles at appropriate time intervals. Keeps motor vehicle maintenance records and shares any problems or adverse vehicular situations with the Director of Facilities Services.

· Maintains power on the cell phone assigned to the position or car and keeps phone at hand during working hours.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: 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.

· Must be able to assist members and residents in and out of transportation vehicles.

· An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.

· An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.

· Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.

· May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL: Local and out of state travel in company transportation for appointments, functions, events, outings and emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Transportation experience required.

· Two years’ experience in a similar transportation position desired.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as specified by the company and by the company’s automobile insurance carrier.

· Ability to be CPR certified at company’s expense.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

· Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.

· Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.

· Ability to understand and follow directions as given.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS

PTO- Paid Time Off

Choose from 2 PTO Options and have the flexibility to change your option:

No use it or lose it. -PTO balances rolls over to next year.

TELADOC Why pay an average of $150/visit for you or a family member to visit an urgent care center when you can get FREE virtual doctor’s visits through Teladoc

401K Our 401K with company match is offered to ALL team members regardless of whether they are full time, part time or per diem.

ELEVATE Up to $2,500/year in tuition assistance for industry-related course of study available for those who have completed a program up to 6 months prior to employment as well as during their employment.

FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP With fitness/gym memberships charging an average of $50/month why not take advantage of our FREE fitness facilities. Featuring an Indoor pool/hot tub and state of the art fitness machines.

MAJOR MEDICAL BENEFITS with Cigna for Full-time Team Members

Built-in wellness discount programs.

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