PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION
The van driver position is expected to work as a valued member of the facility driving the facility van. This job will primarily consist of local vehicle operations involving transporting elders to and from appointments, elder outings and other errands the supervisor requests. On occasion, the driver may have to travel out of the local region.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Drives van to destination.
Inspects van for defects before and after trips and reports any discrepancies indicating van condition to supervisor.
Maintain and protect all property in excellent condition.
Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving/Analysis and decision making
Technical Capacity.
Communication Proficiency.
Customer/Client Focus
Ethical Conduct.
Time Management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is occasionally performed in outside weather including extreme head and cold conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. The candidate must also pass the required company paid medical exam. This exam must be renewed ____________________
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to life a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a driver’s license.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
1 or more year(s) experience as a van driver.
Clean driving record.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities my change at any time with or without notice.
Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dish washing area.
Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
SAFETY
Knowledge of correct lifting procedures.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS
Knowledge of van operation including lift.
RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
