Vitra Health is hiring , and we believe that our team is the key to our success! We are looking for a Driver to provide safe and time-efficient transportation of our Adult Day Health participants to and from our facility in Brockton.
Vitra's Adult Day Health (ADH) center in Brockton, MA is a daily care facility designed to meet the physical, functional, and social needs of seniors or individuals with disabilities, including those with complex medical or rehabilitative needs.
**(Per diem on an "as needed" basis to cover Sick time and Vacations)
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Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate
- Unique one-on-one care environment
- An extensive continuous training program
- Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance
- Paid training opportunities
- Upward career movement and growth
Adult Day Health Driver Essential Functions:
- Operate the company vehicle to transport clients to and from the Adult Day Health program to doctor appointments, outings, etc.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients while in the vehicle.
- To complete all routes as near to schedule as possible and communicate to the facility if there are any anticipated/ actual deviations from schedule.
- To be courteous to all clients, residents, employees, and the public at all times.
- Maintain company vehicles according to company policy.
- Use acceptable transfer techniques in assisting program participants.
- Conduct safety checks and immediately notify the ADH Program Director of any violations/irregularities.
- Provide cleanliness, maintenance of assigned vehicle to insure conformity with safety standards.
- Make appointments as necessary with an authorized repair garage to correct any problems.
- Maintain mileage log on a daily basis indicating time left, destination, time returned and total mileage.
- When not operating the company vehicle, assist program aides in conducting activities, serving meals and other tasks required at the facility.
- Other duties as assigned
Education , Experience and Licensure Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving experience
- Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass DOT physical and urine drug screen which includes a testing for Marijuana
- Must be comfortable driving and operating a minivan, passenger van, or wheelchair van
- Must be able to read maps and follow a route
- Ability to relate to adults with disabilities
- Must be punctual, honest and dependable
- Bilingual a plus
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Works in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures close to others.
- Requires substantial periods of repetitive work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires frequent sitting more than 75% of the workday; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment.
Vitra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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