Driver, , Transportation

Job Details

Job Location:

Blue Skies West
- San Antonio, TX 78245

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!

Become a part of our independent living experience. At Blue Skies, we're not just about providing exceptional care; we're about creating a vibrant, diverse community where everyone thrives. Where your unique talents and perspectives are not only valued but recognized. Blue Skies is a community where your contributions make a real difference, without the worry of late-night shifts. From engaging activities to personalized care, we're dedicated to empowering both our residents and our staff to live their best lives.

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Resident Services team.

• Provides safe and comfortable transportation for residents while maintaining excellent customer service and meeting strict schedules, and follows and observes all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assists passengers entering and exiting the bus, operates the wheelchair lift (on vehicles so equipped) to load/unload passenger(s) in wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and safely stows away all equipment before moving the vehicle.
• Drives the vehicle in accordance with proper vehicle operating procedures, all laws, BST guidelines, and prescribed safety practices
• Assists passengers in loading and off-loading packages.
• Maintains accountability for passengers to assure all are transported to and returned from their destinations at the proper times, using sign-up sheets and communicating and coordinating with other drivers and Front Desk staff.
• Enforces all passenger safety rules; advises Supervisor of any issue(s) pertaining to residents who refuse to comply with safety rules.
• Provides courier service to pick up and deliver parcels, correspondence to and between stops on scheduled routes and elsewhere on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, as scheduled by the Supervisor.
• Maintains vehicles driven, i.e. disposing of trash, vacuuming, and washing, to assure they remain in safe and presentable condition at all times.
• Performs daily checks of vehicles; reports any deficiencies or operating problems to Maintenance immediately.
• Complies with any and all Texas Department of Public Safety guidelines while driving vehicles, including but not limited to: maintaining safe driving speeds and safe distances between vehicles, use of safety restraints, etc.
• Performs safety checks on driven vehicles; reports maintenance and repair problems to the Supervisor immediately and submits a work order.
• Reports all traffic violations or accidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Assists, when available, in response to fire, medical, or equipment emergency alarms.
• Consults with Supervisor on any situation involving exception to established policy/procedure.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed, normally to assist in covering the Front Desk for short durations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and local vendors
• Background in customer service, hospitality, or a related field preferred
• Experience in coordinating services and managing schedules
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Committed to enhancing the resident experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of work experience as a driver; preferably in a health care, retirement facility, or nursing home environment.

• Must possess…