Driver

Come join our awesome team as a Driver at The Homestead at Rochester!

The Homestead at Rochester is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

 Job Highlights:

Compensation: $15.94 - $18.86 per hour based on years of experience.

 Shift: Monday-Friday and occasional weekends 

About the job:

The Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of participants. 

Essentials: 

• 1. Responsible for passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction. 

  2. Follows assigned schedule, makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the Community. Communicates these changes to dispatch. 

  3. Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations. 

  4. Maintains and completes daily required records i.e., Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections, gasoline purchases. 

  5. Immediately reports to Transportation Manager, any vehicle or cell phone operating problems, malfunction, or incidents out of the ordinary routine. 

  6. Transports participants to and from medical/specialist appointments, and activity outings, as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care. 

  7. Transports meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for participant. 

  8. Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and debarks from the program’s vehicles. 

  9. Maintains the vehicle in a neat and clean condition. Ability to use automated car wash. 

  10. Ensures vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within manufactures recommendations, replacing supplies as needed. 

  11. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate. 

  12. Communicates with Transportation Manager daily to be updated on participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or Interdisciplinary Team requests. 

  13. Performs other duties as required or requested. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age, meet the MVR organization standards, have a valid Minessota drivers license, and ability to obtain CDL license within six (6) months of hire required.

Preferred Skills:

• Able to read and understand maps and routing information.
• Able to handle information in a confidential manner at all times.
• Able to deal professionally and diplomatically with people.
• Must be flexible, and able to function in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to the transportation industry.
• Requires individual who can coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, caregivers, and co-workers.
•  Proficient in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Common sense problem-solving.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in servicing and documentation.

Employer/Employee Benefits(some require full-time status):

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees(some require full-time status): 

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability 
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

• NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday

Just outside of Minnesota’s capital, The Homestead at Rochester offers life in one of the most commonly rated "Best Cities'' in the Midwest. Our center offers the very best care, provided by the very best staff who care for the residents as well as the familial workplace culture. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. 

Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.