Driver

JOB DETAILS:

Sunrise Assisted Living

DRIVER Part-Time, Weekends a must

Industry: Driver

Location: Washington DC Area
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service. To maintain paperwork and records in addition to maintaining the community's vehicles in good working condition to include monthly and pre-trip vehicle inspections. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with residents, families and for notifying the Assisted Living Coordinator and or Reminiscence Coordinator of any changes in a resident's condition or behavior. Responsible for reading the Daily Log and for making appropriate entries as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (includes Time Management)
• Planning and Organizing *
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
• Technical / Professional Knowledge

Note: Competency marked with an (*) apply to team members in a Lead / Supervisory position and in place of the Competency Managing Work.

ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Our Mission

To champion quality of life for all seniors

Our Principles of Service

Preserving Dignity

Nurturing the Spirit

Celebrating Individuality

Enabling Freedom of Choice

Encouraging Independence

Involving Family and Friends

Our Core Values

Passion

Joy in Service

Stewardship

Respect

Trust

Our Foundational Belief

Belief in the sacred value of human life

Our Team Member Credo

In all our interactions with one another we will:

Provide Excellent Service

Embrace Diversity

Celebrate the Achievements of Others

Encourage Team Spirit

Assume the Best Intentions

Show Respect to All

As a Sunrise Senior Living team member, you are expected to create an alignment with our Mission and Values in partnership with the overall community operations, assisting in the leadership to drive for desired business results utilizing our Sunrise programs, processes, practices and engagement behaviors

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• Must have appropriate federal and state license such as a CDL (commercial driver's license) and chauffeur license and/or applicable license per state regulation with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, state regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policy
• Must be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate
• Ability to operate a chair lift and secure regular and mechanical wheelchairs and scooters
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and guidelines and having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks, and demonstrate initiative
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organizational, time management skills and handling multiple priorities