Caregiver Driver Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Caregiver Driver 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars Sarasota, FL 34232 Our goal each and every day is to provide care, comfort and respect to our residents. We are looking for an individual with skill, ability and compassion to fulfill our part-time Driver position to serve our residents in our Sarasota community. We believe that taking pride in everything we do for our residents is a calling.

• Schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays with occasional weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive residents to outings, health care appointments, banking and other activities as determined by the Activity Coordinator/Concierge and the Community Director.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle. Assist in loading packages, boxes, sacks, etc.
• Maintain checklist of passengers for each trip.
• Assist care and activity staff in accounting for resident whereabouts at all times.
• Properly secure the wheelchairs following the vehicle’s operating manual for this activity. Ensure that the clamps and safety belts are secured as required and both hand brakes of the wheel chair are engaged before starting the vehicle.
• Operate the wheelchair lift according to the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Assist wheelchair bound residents not remaining in their wheelchair to bus seats and make sure they are secured by the seat belt. Fold the wheelchairs and firmly secure.
• Prepare the vehicle for operation by performing a pre-trip safety inspection at the beginning of every trip from the Community including tires and lights.
• Properly service the vehicle with the oversight of the Maintenance Director.
• Maintain the Vehicle Operating and Maintenance Log by noting when the vehicle was serviced, the mileage per trip noting beginning and ending mileage for each trip.
• Abide by all requirements set forth by the vehicle insurance carrier and local and state laws.
• Assist the Activity Coordinator as needed and all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Must possess 3-5 years of professional driving experience with a good driving record, which is defined, at a minimum, of: not having a DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding or multiple driving violations that suspends their license. This must be certified by the individual as part of the employment application and every six months of employment.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Weekends as needed

Experience:

Professional Caregiver Driving:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sarasota, FL 34232 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person