Driver - Permanent

Let us welcome you home to Rutherford Heights in Edmonton, AB. 

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

Responsibilities

• Transporting residents to scheduled activities and assists residents when they are getting on or off the bus or van and when they cross the street when the bus or van is stopped to ensure their safety.
• Observing the speed limit and road signs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the bus such as filling the gas tank and windshield washer fluid, checking tire pressure, checking the oil and the cleanliness of the bus.
• Maintaining the internal cleanliness of the bus.
• Carrying out, if needed, all related tasks in order to ensure the continuity and the quality of the services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Class 4 License
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service.

Conditions of Employment 

• Valid CPR and First Aid 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 
• Clean Drivers Abstract