Transportation Leader​/Driver

Ridgecrest | RC - Ridgecrest
1000 Ridge Crest Ln
Mount Airy, NC 27030, USA

At Ridgecrest
, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re Looking for a Transportation Leader: As the Transportation Leader, you will be responsible for directing and implementing automotive transportation and schedules for Residents at all levels of care within the campus environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

The Transportation Leader directs and implements automotive transportation schedules for Residents at all levels of care within the campus environment.

• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Responsible for driving members/residents off the community’s premises for scheduled outings and appointments.
• Participates in meetings for the Member Services Department to develop a schedule of social and recreational activities. The Transportation Leader shall support this by bringing ideas, resources, and member interests to the meeting to assist in the development of programming for all levels of care.
• Communicates with the Concierge or Social Director daily to learn of current and future transportation routes and appointments.
• Assists members/residents in and out of company vehicles.
• Prioritizes times, routes and needs to accommodate the greatest number of Residents.
• Helps members/residents to and from bus, van or car and into the destination place if needed.
• Participates in scheduled activities as requested and encourage resident participation.
• Reports any problems with members to the Social Director or Healthcare Administrator upon return to the campus.
• Reports any traffic violation committed during working hours immediately to supervisor.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of all safety procedures pertaining to the vehicles and residents. Utilizes knowledge in times of emergency, breakdowns or accidents.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance on vehicles at appropriate time intervals. Keeps motor vehicle maintenance records and shares any problems or adverse vehicular situations with the Director of Facilities Services.
• Maintains power on the cell phone assigned to the position or car and keeps phone at hand during working hours.

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control;…