Transportation Driver

Overview

CJE SeniorLife Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a premier assisted living campus in Deerfield that provides a warm, supportive environment with engaging life enrichment opportunities to enhance the lives of its residents. We help those who require care for rehab, dementia and long-term assistance. We are part of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Participates in the implementation of centralized transportation services by driving appropriate CJE vehicles (including paratransit vehicles) in a safe, efficient and customer centric manner, providing passenger assistance as directed, transporting clients and delivering mail, packages, and other merchandise as directed.

Dues-paying membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.

Compensation: $22.28 per hour.

Schedule: Part-time, around 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives CJE vehicles to safely transport clients and other designated passengers to and from designated destinations observing all state traffic laws and Agency rules and regulations in accordance with pre-arranged schedules.
• Properly and safely operates all vehicle equipment including, but not limited to, lift, fire extinguisher, and emergency equipment.
• Safely operates a vehicle under varied environmental conditions (such as daylight/evening hours, wet/slippery/iced streets, windy) at all times ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the passengers.
• Properly secures passengers, including those passengers with assistive devices such as various wheelchair restraints.
• Lifts and transports box(es) of equipment (such as safety restraints) and other packages and/or materials.
• Assists all passengers on/off the vehicle and transfer client's shopping bags on/off vehicles.
• Safely and efficiently accompanies and assists passengers with various capabilities at all times ensuring the safety and well-being of the passenger.
• Safely and properly secures all clients within the vehicle for transport.
• Communicates with, understands, and responds to client population and office staff.
• Is conversant with and aware of the special needs of the client/passenger in order to ensure that clients/passengers feel safe, secure, and comfortable and are treated with consideration, warmth, personal attention and exemplary customer service.
• Maintains accurate and current records including but not limited to daily schedules, daily/monthly mileage, vehicle inspections forms, client sign-in sheets and incident/accident reports.
• Executes written documents on prescribed forms and in accordance with Agency/State regulations.
• Conveys to Management relevant information about clients and passengers.
• Attends department meetings and participates in the transportation process.
• Attends additional meetings as assigned by Management.
• Must have ability to communicate using telephone, including instances when assistance may not be available.
• Maintains vehicles in clean, orderly, safe condition and reports to management in a timely manner any change in vehicle status and/or need for mechanical repair, within established guidelines.
• Properly identifies, understands, and safely utilizes cleaning supplies and equipment for purposes of sweeping, wiping interior surfaces, sanitizing, and picking up and disposing of litter on vehicles.
• Transports agency staff on agency business.
• Assists with schedule changes, requests, and calls, as needed.
• As time permits, maintains flexibility regarding assignments.
• Assists the Reception Desk and/or Life Enrichment as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Paratransit experience preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• Must meet the requirements of the Agency's Driver Evaluation Policy as certified by the Secretary of State's Office (MVR check).
• Must maintain appropriate driving record during employment as defined by the Agency's Driver Evaluation Policy.
• Must meet all approval requirements of the agency responsible for insuring CJE vehicles.
• Must comply with Department of Transportation requirements for physical examination upon hire.
• Knowledge of service area preferred.
• Must have the ability to be patient and work well under stress.
• Pursuant to state requirement, may be required to furnish a record of a physical examination within six (6) months prior to assignment on the job with recertification if a communicable disease has been contracted after the initial examination.
• Must comply with CJE policies, rules, procedures, and regulations issued by the Federal Highway Administration regarding drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have good communication skills with management and transportation coordinator.
• Understanding of flexibility regarding client schedules.
• Able to make changes working with management for daily operations.

Part-Time Benefits for a Transportation Driver

• Employee Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for Nurses, Nurse Assistants, and CNAs
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discounts on General Merchandise and Enjoyment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Club Discounts
• Lunch and Learn Programs

CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.
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