Driver - Class C CDL

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Casual Ames, IA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.90 To $18.40 Hourly

Come join the team at Northcrest Community, voted the Best Place to Work in Story County! Northcrest Community is a vibrant, active retirement community offering a full continuum of premier services to the older adults who call Northcrest home.

Northcrest Community has a great opportunity for a friendly and caring individual to join our Driver Team. Drivers may work 3 - 15 hours per week and provide transportation services to the residents of Northcrest Community. Day hours are a must! Flexibility and availability for evenings and occasional on-call weekends rotation is required.

This position is a permanent, year-round role.

A Class C-CDL is necessary. Passenger Endorsement is preferred and must be obtained as soon as feasible. Driving experience preferred. Drug test required.

Northcrest offers a competitive wage with credit for experience.

Casual employee perks include:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced-Cost Meals
• Family-friendly Work Environment

Northcrest's success is a direct result of our caring staff that assists the residents. Come join our Driver Team today!

• Drug test participation
• Day, evening, and on-call rotating weekend availability
• High school education or GED equivalent
• Maintain a current Iowa driver’s license, chauffeur’s license and/or CDL
• A Chauffeur’s license is preferred but not required
• A Class C-CDL, with passenger endorsement, is preferred but not required
• Candidates with a Class C-CDL, required (must maintain medical clearance with a DOT physical)
• Driving experience preferred

• Provide transportation services to Northcrest residents and their guests or accompanying staff member(s) as scheduled
• Check vehicle for road worthiness prior to each trip, report any problems to the Transportation Coordinator
• Secure wheelchairs to ensure the safety of wheelchair bound residents during transportation
• Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Coordinator and CFO
• Follow work schedule agreed upon between yourself and the Transportation Coordinator
• Maintain cleanliness of Northcrest vehicles as directed by the Transportation Coordinator and Northcrest policies
• Shall be reachable during scheduled working hours for notification of pick-up and transportation changes
• Shall be available to serve on-call from 8AM – 8PM Saturday and Sunday, as designated
• Assist in maintaining an environment of warmth and care throughout Northcrest’s campus
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all co-workers to ensure that resident services are provided without interruption
• Follow all Northcrest policies and procedures
• Attend all departmental and mandatory staff meetings
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected
• Follow the Northcrest Privacy Policy (HIPAA)
• Report all grievances and complaints made by residents to the Transportation Coordinator

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel
• Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR Manager or CFO
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor or department leader
• Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body…