Transportation Aide / Van Driver

Sandstone Nephi is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Driver! What we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401K + Company contribution Competitive pay, along with PTO and Holiday time off DailyPay Responsibilities: Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
Reporting immediately to the Transportation Manager any problems related to the vehicle, routing, or scheduling.
Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
Safe assistance and transportation of participants.
Responsible for handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications, and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center.
Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
Maintaining good rapport with the community.
Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.
g.
a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
Qualification: Prior experience in the transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.
Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State.
Fluency in English is required.
Depending on the assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Patience and tact are necessary for contact with residents.
Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.