Transportation Coordinator/Chauffer Full Time

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Location: Norwalk, CT

Employment Type: Full Time 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Salary Range: Competitive

Department: Activities

About Us:

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day.

Position Summary: The Transportation Coordinator and supports the Lifestyle Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of transportation services in the community.

What we offer

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Job Responsibilities:

• Transports Community residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands using the community owned vehicle.
• Reads the transportation schedule daily and assures all scheduled appointments can be met.
• Is flexible for unscheduled transportation needs in an emergency.
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.
• Completes routine periodic vehicle inspection checks and informs Executive Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures; follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Requires minimal supervision; is a self-starter.
• All other duties that are assigned by any member of management.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Must have current Class F or CDL state driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience in a driving position preferred.
• A passion for working with seniors a plus.
• Must have ability to operate van lift.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work comfortably with residents with dementia