Driver Jobs

Overview
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is seeking a dependable, safe, and compassionate Driver!
The Driver is responsible for assisting and safely transporting participants to and from the Facility for sheduled appointments, outings, personal shopping.
Today’s aging population means there’s a growing demand for health care professionals in post-acute care, and a wave of career opportunities available at Avalon Health Care!
We are looking for individuals who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day!
If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve lives on a daily basis, come join our team! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career and opportunities for advancement!
Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Reporting immediately to the Transportation Coordinator any problems related to the vehicle, routing or scheduling.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Assist with emergency evacuation of participants if inclement weather (e.g. a hurricane) is threatened or if there is a power failure or other reason that the Center must close during program hours.
• Maintaining good rapport with the community.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers and participants.
• Daily “gas-up” and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Reporting immediately to the Program Director any problems observed or encountered while transporting participants.
• Responsible handling of participant’s personal belongings, medications and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant’s residence to the Center.
• Safe assistance and transportation of participants.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required. Depending on assigned area, knowledge of Spanish may be beneficial.
• Pre-employment health evaluation by a licensed physician certifying good health and absence of infectious disease and freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis in the communicable form, according to acceptable screening methods of the Department of Health.
• Patience and tact necessary for contact with residents.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
• Must hold a currently valid driver's license as required by the State and a “no point” driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Prior experience in transportation of the elderly and or physically/mentally challenged persons preferred.