Bus Driver

Description

Cottonwood Estates
, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Alpharetta
, is now hiring for a full-time Bus Driver
!

GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide transportation services to residents of Community in a timely and orderly fashion. This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the Community Management Team. Non-driving duties may include, but will not be limited to:
Assisting/serving residents in the dining room; bussing tables, removing trash; cleaning windows, assisting housekeeping employees with deep cleaning of resident apartments and common areas, as directed by the Community Management Team; performing maintenance tasks for residents (such as moving furniture or hanging pictures) as directed by the Community Management Team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Has a current, valid driver’s license for the state in which you are employed.
• If duties include driving a commercial motor vehicle, prior to driving, candidate must submit a completed commercial driver packet supplied by Hawthorn Senior Living and receive written authorization with approval from Hawthorn Senior Living.
• Ability to operate the Community bus or other vehicles in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to meet the needs of the residents, transporting them to destinations on time and in orderly fashion.
• Ability to care for the community bus or other vehicles, ensuring the annual safety inspection is completed along with all other routine maintenance as needed
• Must be 21 years of age to drive a commercial vehicle or at least 18 years of age to drive a non-commercial vehicle.
• Embodies a patient and creative attitude with the ability to “think outside the box.”
• Demonstrates a commitment to and respect for all individuals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work duties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions with co-workers and residents of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work efficiently and pleasantly in an extremely busy work environment, to deal with difficult situations in a calm manner and be a team player.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
• Meets state or provincial health related requirements (as applicable for position).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular, on-site, attendance and punctuality is required as scheduled.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge of the Hawthorn Senior Living Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Meet all federal, state, and provincial driving regulations.
• Read and abide by the Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Operate the Community bus or other vehicles in a safe manner at all times.
• Drive the Community bus or other vehicles to and from required destinations.
• Must know how to operate the mechanical lift on the bus both hydraulically and manually if applicable.
• Interact with residents regarding their transportation needs in a caring and considerate manner.
• Schedule destinations of Community bus or other vehicles as directed by the Community Management Team.
• Be accessible to the Community Management Team during working hours. This may include using electronic equipment (Community cell phone,…