Driver/Activities Asst

Job Description

Driver

The Driver will be responsible for safely transporting residents to various locations using company vehicles.

The Perks of Working with Us

Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)

Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us

Family-owned and operated management company

Team approach to work

Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team

Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities:

Drives vehicle from community area to destination according to assigned schedule.

Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.

Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during the trip.

Secures walkers to restraining devices to prevent movement during the trip.

Operates radio, cell phone or pager to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.

Maintains all community vehicles in good working condition.

Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.

Assists with vehicle registration and license plates renewal process.

Inspects and documents vehicle condition on a monthly and per trip basis.

Meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

Provides miscellaneous pick-up and delivery services as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current driver’s license is required with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Required skills:

Customer service experience preferably in a senior living environment

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to react calmly in an emergency

Organization skills and good time management

Knowledge of local area including traffic patterns

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.

Full-time