Driver/Engagement Assistant

Description

 The essential functions of the job for the Driver, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Must possess a valid New York State Driver's license with no moving violations 
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable. 
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED  
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights. 
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,  

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.). 

• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook. 
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones. 
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures. 
• Operate Viva Senior Living’s vehicles to provide transportation to residents  
• Abide by all local and state driving laws 
• Must maintain a clean driving record and is required to report any driving citations and/or suspension of driving privileges to the Live More Director immediately 
• Perform required before-, during-, and after-operation “user maintenance” and provide required reports 
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations 
• Report any resident incidents or episodes  
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs 
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations 
• Ability to always operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner 
• Performs other duties as required 

Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. 
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. 
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents 
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. 
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.