Weekend Driver Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

The Driver is responsible for transporting Villa residents and personnel to assigned destination. Perform other duties as related to department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Receive and review requests for daily trips from Nursing.
• Maintain proper gauge levels in vehicles. (i. e. fill gas tank when needed, oil, windshield fluid, etc.).
• Transport residents and personnel to hospitals, doctor's offices, and other assigned places in a caring and safe manner, always representing the Villa in a professional and courteous manner.
• Insure residents are utilizing seat belts and wheelchairs are safely strapped according to the Villa's policy and procedures.
• Provide assistance to residents with walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Use care in opening car doors and helping residents with stairs.
• Inform Director if vehicles need to be updated with listed inspections.
• Report malfunctions of vehicles or needed serviced check-ups to Director, designee.
• Determine arrival and departure times with both the designees of daily trip assignments and the resident(s) who are being transported.
• Report to Director or designee when no trips are scheduled in order to receive new assignment.
• Carry proper identification when operating a vehicle. (i.e., License, insurance, registration.
• Report any ticket or accident to the Director immediately.
• Assist residents, upon arrival and/or pick up at destination, as needed.
• Drive in a safe manner in accordance with State Driving Laws, obeying rules of the road.
• Maintain proper maintenance care of vehicles (interior/exterior) for cleanliness.
• Revocations and/or suspension of one's license must be reported immediately to the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Human Resources.
• Arrive on time for appointments. As soon as possible, report any delays which might have occurred.
• Act as pall bearer on occasion and work on grave preparation, as needed.
• Receive work orders from the Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager
• Remove trash from various locations in the facility, the incinerator room, and the basement.
• Sweep and mop fire towers.
• Clean and replace filters in air-handling equipment.
• Clean light fixtures and vents, as necessary.
• Wipe down all equipment in basement.
• Keep equipment in good condition, i.e., scrubber, vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Ensure all deliveries to the loading dock are delivered to Materials Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Maintenance Supervisor, as needed.

Standards Of Excellence

Spirit Of Unity And Teamwork - Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect - Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit Of Hospitality And Relationship Building - Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication - Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense Of Ownership And Stewardship - Assumes responsibility for the Villa's reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care And Service - Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid and current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• One (1) year experience in driving, in all weather conditions and in both city and residential areas.

Physical And Environmental Requirements:

• Heavy physical effort
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
• Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
• Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
• Frequently transports residents
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Driver.
• Movement of the neck for motions associated with operating a vehicle.

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