Community Driver

AgeWell Solvere Living is expanding with a BRAND-NEW senior living community located in the gorgeous Wildwood, Florida market! Hearthstone at Wildwood is currently hiring for our brand-new gorgeous Assisted Living and Memory Care community! At Hearthstone Wildwood, we put a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and one of a kind service! Come be a part of the excitement as we prepare to open one of our newest communities! Apply today!

As a Certified Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers the following benefits:

The Driver reports to the Lifestyle Director and is responsible for assuring that Community-sponsored transportation is implemented appropriately and in a timely manner, with Resident safety and security the primary priority.

Essential Functions:

• Transports Community Residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands that have been approved by the Lifestyle Director using the Community-owned vehicle.
• Consults the Transportation Schedule daily.
• Monitors Resident status and alerts Lifestyle Director when assistance is necessary to assure Resident safety.
• Completes routine periodic vehicle inspection checks and informs the General Manager and Environmental Services Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures and follows Community safety and disaster policies and procedures.
• Requires minimal supervision and is a self-starter.
• Performs all other duties that are assigned by the Lifestyle Director.

Compliance and Safety:

• Follows all emergency procedures.
• Understands all driving and other safety practices and procedures.

Communication:

• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
• Demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, and supports the Community approach to Resident care and passenger safety.
• Communicates effectively with Lifestyle Director and other Community staff.
• Immediately advises Lifestyle Director and Resident Care Director of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Current state driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous experience in a driving position (preferred).
• Ability to operate van lift.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

• Does occasional heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds).
• Performs frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, bending, and stooping.
• Spends long periods of time on foot or driving.
• Reacts quickly in any situation.

Miscellaneous:

• May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS. and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status of a Resident.
• Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Must submit to background, criminal, and drug tests as required.
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.