Van Driver - Per Diem

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Location: Maplewood at Danbury

Employment Type: Per- Diem

Department: Lifestyle/ 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. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary: Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a devoted and caring Transportation Coordinator at Maplewood at Danbury is looking for a Transportation Coordinator per diem to take residents on outings and to appointments.

Key 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.
• Follows emergency procedures and understands the safety practices and procedures.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to resident care and passenger safety used by the community.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.
• Advises supervisor and appropriate manager of any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.

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

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• 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.