Driver

SAINTJOHN’S COMMUNITIES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Driver

REPORTS TO: Life Enrichment Operations Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt-Hourly

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Works closely with the LifeStreams Manager – Towers to provide transportation services for residents to routine visits for shopping and for special events in the community ensuring passenger comfort, convenience, and safety according to all State/Federal regulations/codes and Saint John's policies, procedures, and practices. Works together with all members of the community to uphold and further the mission, vision, principles, and values of Saint John's Community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Must demonstrate dependability, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills, exhibit a kind and caring personality while arriving to work on time and being professionally dressed aligned with Saint John’s dress code policy.
• Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures and be able to multi- task and work independently and perform various duties without close supervision.
• Develops complete understanding and knowledge of all phases of the organization’s transportation services, and Vehicle Use Policy to perform driver duties as scheduled or assigned.
  • Operates vehicle(s) in a safe, efficient manner always in compliance with all local, state, and Federal laws/regulations and Saint John’s policies and procedures.
  • Maintains accurate, timely written records of vehicle use, such as trip destinations and purpose, number, and category of passengers, etc. This includes taking vehicles for routine maintenance, fuel stops, and cleaning according to schedules; keeping maintenance records as directed; creating and maintaining a monthly driving schedule in cooperation with the manager.
  • Reports any mechanical difficulties or need for unscheduled repairs according to procedures; Fills out work orders as appropriate; Reports traffic accidents/injuries and damage of any kind to a vehicle and/or property immediately to supervisor and completes timely accident/damage reports as needed.
  • Informs the supervisor of any driver’s license suspensions, revocations, or cancellations; and all in and out of state traffic convictions within 3 days. This includes convictions occurring in any vehicle.
  • Assures that all resident/client rights are always maintained. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
  • Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule to meet the needs of the organization.

All Employees Must Foster Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility

• Act with honesty and openness in all resident/family/ responsible party and employee contacts. Function as Saint John’s Communities Ambassadors to maintain a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Promote a responsible workplace in recognition and support of the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.

• Demonstrate commitment to the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Function as a community member within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task. In this vein, we will:

• Foster relationships between residents, family and staff.

• Know each person as an individual who can and does make a difference.

• Nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body.

• Promote growth and development for all.

• Create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a high school graduate or GED.
• Must have at least 6 months to 1 year of passenger driving experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License “Class A, B, or C”.
• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours as scheduled depending upon the needs of the organization including split shifts, evening, weekend hours.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.