TRANSPORTATION

Job Description: Transportation/Van Driver for Senior Living Facility

Essential Duties:

• Confirm transportation schedule as designated by the Executive Director, to include date, time, type, locations, and directions.

• Transport residents to and from activities/errands in safe, organized, and responsible fashion.

• Maintaining good communication with staff regarding schedule, time off, resident relations, and condition of vehicle.

• Communicate with residents at least 24 hours prior to departure to clarify times and route.

• Maintain company owned vehicles to keep them safe and efficient working order. Inform Executive Director of any maintenance issues concerning the vehicle.

• Maintain vehicle interior clean orderly fashion during and following usage.

• Fuel vehicle as needed and proved gas receipts to the Executive Director or appropriate associate for processing.

• Follow community policies and procedures to include emergency, fire, and disaster plans.

• Remain flexible for unscheduled emergency transportation.

• Assist with resident appointments and activities as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• A passion for helping seniors.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

• At least one (1) year of related work experience preferred.

• Current valid Driver License

• Clean driving record.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates.

Mission Statement and Core Values:  

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service – “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.

• Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.
• We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

 2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity

• Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
• Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
• Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated

• Attack the problem not the person
• Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

• Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
• Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
• Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking
• Learn to win and lose as a team