Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Warde Senior Living in Windham, NH is looking for a part-time Community Driver to join our team. The Community Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of senior living residents using a 7–14 passenger vehicle for scheduled outings, appointments, shopping trips, and community activities as well as assisting residents entering and exiting the vehicle and with baggage. PT hours need to be flexible 20-24 hours per week. No weekend requirement.
We won the Pinnacle Quality Insight 2023 Customer Experience Award. Qualifying in Admission Process, Cleanliness, Dining Service, Laundry Service, and Quality of Food categories, the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award means that Warde has placed in the top 15% of care providers nationwide across a 12-month average.
Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. Warde Senior Living in Windham, NH, is currently a 39-bed Assisted Living community and a 32-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We also have 21 brand new independent living apartments that provide an affordable living option to our community. We are excited for this newest addition of services which will enhance our campus and overall continuum of services. We are proud to be part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire.
Responsibilities:
· Safely operate a 7–14 passenger vehicle to transport residents to appointments, group activities, and other destinations, following all traffic laws, safety regulations, and CCNH policies.
· Ensure vehicles are ready for use, including performing safety checks, verifying first aid supplies, and maintaining updated resident emergency information sheets.
· Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle, ensuring proper use of seatbelts, mobility aids, and other safety measures.
· Provide assistance with baggage as needed.
· Enforce safety rules during transport.
· Collect and deliver necessary paperwork for resident appointments to appropriate staff.
· Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; promptly report maintenance or safety concerns to management.
· Maintain accurate transportation records, including trip logs, mileage, and incident reports.
· Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and other fluids as required; maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions inside vehicles.
· Follow infection control and health/safety protocols, including proper sanitizing of vehicle surfaces.
Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience.
· Valid New Hampshire driver’s license with a clean driving record.
· Must meet all state and federal requirements for operating a 7–14 passenger vehicle.
Prior experience transporting seniors or individuals with mobility challenges preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.