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Senior Center Bus Driver Town of Holden, Massachusetts Holden, MA Job Details Part-time $17.16 - $20.80 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Transporting special needs passengers Passenger loading and unloading procedures BLS Certification Wheelchair mobility assistance Working with seniors Driver's License Older adults Class D Personal transportation assistance Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Full Job Description The Holden Senior Center is seeking a Bus Driver for 5 hours per day for two days a week, Thursday and Friday from 9am-3pm, with the ability to cover when the other driver is out

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Director of Senior Services, provides curb to curb transportation for elderly and all handicapped residents of Holden.

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a good driving record and be sensitive to the special problems and needs of elders and disabled people.
• In addition to good driving skills, must possess maturity and sensitivity towards disabled and elderly persons.
• Must be physically able to assist wheelchair participants on and off the van as well as safely secure the wheelchair into the van.
• Must have a yearly physical and be judged to be in good physical condition.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's Class D License and be free from addiction to alcohol and drugs. Subject to a CORI check.
• Must complete and pass an acceptable CPR course within thirty days of employment with the Town of Holden.
• All drivers must have CPR certificates renewed bi-annually (every 2 years).

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Transport disabled and elderly persons to scheduled destination according to the following criteria: Makes sure the vehicle is picked up and returned to Senior Center each day; Passenger list is picked up daily; Have a good knowledge of service area; Assist passengers into and out of vehicle; Be certain that all passengers whether ambulatory or not

USE SEAT BELTS AND/OR SAFETY BELTS

; Collect fares from passengers and submit all monies to the Transportation Coordinator; Keep daily records as required; Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required; Work cooperatively with other staff members. Immediately report any incident (either vehicle or participant related) to Transportation Coordinator.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.16 - $20.80 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person