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JOB TITLE

Bus Driver & Life Enrichment Assistant

REPORTS TO

Life Enrichment Director/Executive Director

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt FTE:

.5 Job Objective(s): The bus driver provides a safe, reliable transportation service for residents of the site. Qualifications Excellent driving record. Current driver s license Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing. Experience working with seniors. CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete. Driver Job Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for safe, timely transportation to and from scheduled outings for residents. Ability to plan routes for outing destinations. Maintain bus systems prior to all excursions. Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with all customers- residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc. Responsible for assisting supervisory staff with the practical orientation/training of the employees according to facility policy and procedure. Display a positive and supportive attitude when assisting new employees. Maintain CPR/ First Aid certifications. Understand and adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy including pre-employment and random drug testing producing negative results. Abide by all Colorado traffic laws and practices safe and defensive driving techniques at all times. Maintain the bus interior and exterior. Report maintenance in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Life Enrichment Responsibilities and Duties During days when there are minimal drives, assist with the facilitating/leading each event or program. Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors. Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities) Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: Bend, squat to ground to pick up debris, adjust wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Discriminate colors to read traffic lights and traffic signs. Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 - 25 pounds. Use hands, arms and legs for pushing wheelchairs, safe assisted transfers of participants and simple grasping. Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift and to carry objects. Walk and/or stand and sit for prolonged periods of time Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions See objects closely to read directions, instructions, perform documentation, identify traffic lights, signals, signs etc. Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc. Environment Works Indoors and Outdoors all four seasons. Working Hours Typically, Tuesday through Friday with some evenings and weekends as required. Work hours vary based on programs planned and participant transportation needs. General Notes This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.