Driver at Avalon Health Care

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving Safety, Vehicle Maintenance Checks, Participant Transportation, Scheduling Coordination, Emergency Evacuation, Participant Assistance, Rapport Building, Vehicle Cleaning, Record Keeping, Patience, Reliability, Working Independently, Calmness Under Pressure, CNA License

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Avalon Care Center Tacoma is seeking a dependable, safe, and compassionate Driver! The Driver is responsible for assisting and safely transporting participants to and from the Facility and their residence. With this being a dual role, the candidate would also assist the Maintenance Director with maintenance throughout the building. $24.00 - $26.00/hr Full time: Monday - Friday *Must have a CNA license* Full-time are eligible for: * 401K * Medical, Dental & Vision * FSA & Dependent Care FSA * Life Insurance * AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability * Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity * Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection * Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Minimum pay $24.00. Maximum pay - $26.00. **Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.** Responsibilities * Daily safety checks of the vehicle. * Reporting immediately to the Transportation Coordinator 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 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. Qualifications * Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred. * Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State and a “no point” driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles. * Fluency in English is required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health. * Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents. * Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

The Driver is primarily responsible for safely transporting participants to and from the facility and their residences, while also performing daily safety checks and cleaning of the vehicle. Additionally, this dual role requires assisting the Maintenance Director with general maintenance tasks throughout the building.