Van Driver in Adelaide of Newton Centre at Benchmark Senior Living

Job Description

Adelaide of Newton Centre is looking for a compassionate driver to join our team. Want to make your mark? Join Benchmark, a new type of senior living company. At Benchmark, we impact lives through humon connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams are Better Together than going it alone? Are you always striving to Be the Benchmark by which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us –and to what truly matters!

The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order
• Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings and shopping trips.

• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; stays with group at all times except for when parking the van
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.

Demonstrates ability to set priorities

• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrates innovation and creativity
• Has patience, high energy, and resourcefulness in problem solving