Bus Driver - Part Time for Assisted Living Community

About this role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Prairie Pointe is seeking a Licensed Driver to operate a minibus that will transport older adults, and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently on Tuesday and Thursday for 12 hours total per week. The Driver will conduct pre-trip inspections; observe safety regulations and policies; reinforce safety rules on the bus, keep the bus clean and free of debris and perform related work.

The Driver is responsible for (but not limited to), operating the vehicle in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner, assist in the onboarding and offboarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure their wheelchairs in the vehicle.

• Transport passengers to and from destinations related to doctor appointments within the established time and schedules.
• Regulate heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of the passengers.
• Operate the vehicle in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections
• May be required to assist in the boarding and disembarking of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs.
• Enforce safety rules for passengers

Requirements

• Must have a IL State Driver’s License
• Must have an unrestricted license in effect for three (3) years

• Must have excellent customer service skills

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Must have first aid/CPR certification

Benefits

Insurance, vacation, 401K for FT employees