Part-Time Driver (Mornings: 6:30am-11:30am) Small Buss at LIFE Senior Services Inc

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Defensive Driving, Client Loading, Client Unloading, Wheelchair Securement, Vehicle Maintenance, Confidentiality, Scheduling Coordination, OSHA Guidelines, Professional Behavior, Continuing Education, First Aid, CPR, Working with Elderly

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Provides transportation for the clients from their homes to the center and for appointments during the day. Cleans vehicles, checks regularly for safety, and maintains scheduled maintenance. 14 passenger small buss: no CDL required. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary: Drive vehicles in a safe and responsible manner utilizing defensive driving skills and in adherence to LIFE program policies and procedures, following assigned routes. Load and unload clients in and out of LIFE program vehicles and assist clients up to and from their homes in adherence to LIFE Transportation program policies and standards of practice. Transport clients to all requested appointments that have been arranged by the transportation dispatcher. Ensure proper wheelchair securement when required. Maintain safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinate scheduling of van maintenance with transportation dispatcher. Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about clients or families regardless of setting. Coordinate scheduling of participant rides with the transportation dispatcher. Follow all LIFE program policies and procedures and OSHA safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. Maintain courteous, helpful, and professional behavior on the job and display a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner. Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings; and maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications. Perform other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area. Requirements CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Holds and maintains a current Driver’s license Possess CPR and basic first aid certification EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population preferred. Experienced in transporting individuals with special mobility needs preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population. Function independently, have flexibility, and personal integrity. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution; and ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Effective oral and written communication skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, Frequent bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Has to drive company owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for safely transporting clients from their homes to the center and to appointments using a small bus, which includes loading and unloading passengers and ensuring proper securement when necessary. The driver must also maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle and coordinate maintenance schedules.