Job DescriptionDescription
Bus Driver
Status: Full-Time
Wage: $16.28 - $20 DOE
Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
The Bus Driver will be responsible for safely transporting residents in a courteous and professional manner. This role involves operating the facility's bus or van, maintaining the vehicle, and ensuring a positive experience for residents during transportation.
This role may also assist with housekeeping and/or facility maintenance when driving not needed, to maintain full-time hours
Responsibilities
This role works alongside our care team in transporting our new patients to our facility from local hospital settings. This can include assistance getting in and out of transport vehicle with or without wheelchairs.
Pick up and deliver geriatric, frail and/or physically limited patients from designated hospitals in our specific wheelchair transport van
Maintain defensive driving.
Assist passengers in and out of vehicle, and operate ramps, lifts and securement devices.
Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for residents.
Keep vehicles clean inside and out, perform minor maintenance on vehicle, and schedule major and periodic vehicle maintenance as needed.
Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, fuel purchases, incident and accident reports, and vehicle condition reports.
Respond immediately to accident and medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency providers arrive.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 25 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license in this state, with a clean driving record.
Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature. Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant a plus
Must present a professional appearance and reputation to represent Avamere and this facility.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Employee Perks:
Tuition assistance
Mentorship opportunities
Career development
Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
Generous employee referral program
Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
401K retirement plan with employer match
Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Drivers License (required)
Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer