Driver

Driver

Do you enjoy working with seniors and providing superior customer service? If you would like working in a home like environment, we would like to hear from you! At Sunrise Senior Living, you will be part of a dynamic and talented team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality of care. Personal satisfaction and professional growth is an integral part of your career experience.

Responsibilities

• The Driver is responsible for providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.
• Assists residents with any special needs during transportation; such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle and to the point of destination
• Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed
• Coordinates the activities of other Sunrise Senior Living team members who are performing in a driver assistance role, ""spotter"" or resident care capacity.

Employment History

• All driver applicants who will drive a commercial motor vehicle* in interstate commerce must provide the following information on all employers from the prior 3 years.
• All driver applicants who will drive a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate or interstate commerce must provide the following information on all employers from the prior 7 years.
• *A commercial motor vehicle includes vehicles having a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver), or any size vehicle used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have appropriate federal and state license such as a CDL (commercial driver's license) and chauffeur license and/or applicable license per state regulation with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate.
• Ability to operate a chair lift and secure regular and mechanical wheelchairs and scooters.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrate initiative.

Join the journey and hear the stories of the residents and team members in this important and rewarding role.