Driver On Call/Casual
Description
We are hiring a Driver to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you! Weekend availability required.
What You Will Do:
- Transports residents on various trips, tours, medical visits and errands according to facility procedures. May work closely with nursing personnel as instructed.
- Assists passengers in entering and leaving the vehicle at all times. Will arrange for safety and comfort of passengers.
- Delivers packages, materials and performs a variety of pick-up and delivery tasks and miscellaneous errands.
- Performs regular minor maintenance and service on facility vehicles such as checking to ensure that vehicles are in working order, checking and refilling fuel, oil, and water.
- Reports major maintenance repairs and accidents to supervisor and Director of Maintenance Services.
- Maintains vehicle in a neat and orderly condition.
Who You Are:
- You enjoy working with people and have strong interpersonal skills.
- You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.
- You like your days to be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.
- Basic reading, writing and numerical ability. Tact and courtesy in dealing with the elderly under sometimes trying conditions. Patience and understanding of the aged, interpersonal skills to deal with residents and staff in a positive manner. Able to handle busy phone lines.
- Physical skills and ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Able to obtain a Class B license within 60 days from date of hire. Training for Class B can be provided if needed.
- Department of Transportation requirements, including Compulsory Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Why Work Here:
- We have medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan. Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Emergency Relief Fund, Flexible Spending Account, 18 PTO, 8 Holidays, 6 days per year available to provide pay when on an approved Leave of Absence and much more!
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Employee Referral Award, Employee Recognition Programs, Sign On Bonus.
- We offer on the job training and professional development opportunities. Scholarships too! We offer tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs.
- Covid protocols in place to keep everyone safe.
- Competitive wages and growth opportunities.
- $22.82- $26.81
Who We Are:
Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.
Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.