Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Resident Bus Driver

• CDL required

Rate of Pay:

$16.50

• $18.

00 WE'RE

WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor

• which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults.

After all, residents aren't guests in our community; we're working in their home.

Position Title:

Resident Bus Driver Overview:

The Resident Bus Driver will assist as needed with resident transportation in scheduled activities. This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor.

Full-Time Openings:

Monday-Friday:

9:00 am

• 5:30 pm with possible weekend rotations

Part-Time Opening :

Varisous weekdays 5:15 pm

• 9:00 pm and every other weekend

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Transport residents in company vehicle/bus to and from designated destinations around campus and off campus
• Ability to drive company vehicles (15+ passenger buses and car)
• Adhere to weekly schedule for keeping vehicles clean and maintained; cleaning done by driver
• Obey all traffic laws and report any violations to management immediately
• Provide prompt service to adhere to all scheduled events
• Assist residents with carry-on items, embarking and disembarking, and storage of walkers and wheelchairs
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/family and facility information
• Respond to all fire alarms and assist in the evacuation of residents when needed
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor and attitude
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff
• Report any incident and/or safety concerns to your supervisor immediately
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• CPR & first aid certification preferred

Valid Florida Commercial Driving License:

Class "C" or higher and passenger endorsement

• Safe driving record and insurable under the company automobile insurance policy

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate lifts and ramps on passenger buses
• Ability to operate wheelchair restraints on passenger buses
• Able to drive all company vehicles
• Ability to perform a vehicle inspection before driving
• Ability to work under stress in a calm positive manner
• Able to work well with others, including staff, supervisor, residents, families, volunteers and the public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically assist residents in and out of vehicles as determined by physical needs of the resident
• Requires prolonged sitting and driving
• Ability to lift up heavy objects in assisting residents with packages, wheelchairs, walkers in and out of vehicles
• Ability to safely operate bus mechanical lifts

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Clean and fully functioning vehicles
• Exposure to changing weather conditions

Hospitality Philosophy:

The Village at Gainesville fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all of our job descriptions. These promises must be fully exercised and are part of your performance evaluation.

Hospitality Promises:

• We greet residents, associates and guest warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, associate and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, associates and guests feel important.
• We ask "is there anything else I can do for you?"
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details

Environment:

The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

Location:

While our 104-acre campus has all the amenities of a small town, sometimes it's nice to explore off campus. Just 10 minutes away, you'll find shopping, theaters and restaurants. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities in the United States as well as Santa Fe College, recently ranked #1 community college in the US. Gainesville is highly recognized as a great place to live and work. North Florida Retirement Village

• The Village provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, North Florida Retirement Village
• The Village complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. North Florida Retirement Village
• The Village employs only U.

S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP