Job Description

Job Title: Van Driver Department: Activities Date Revised: 7/24/2024
Reports To: Programming Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: 8006

The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. S/he assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation, as appropriate.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
• Maintains a current understanding of procedures if an accident should occur with the van, with or without residents on board.
• Follows proper reporting procedures.
• Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order.
• Monitors individual resident needs in ambulation.
• Must be hands-on with residents getting into and out of vans to ensure their safety.
• Acts as Activity Assistant when on excursions; always stays with group except for when parking the van.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating activities.
• Assists the Community Sales Team, led by the Executive Director, with sales and marketing programs and initiatives.
• Participates in in-service training as required by state regulations.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
• High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Have a demonstrated interest in the elderly and are knowledgeable of servicing their needs.
• Must have demonstrated activities/recreational experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Communication
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community

JOB TITLE: Van Driver
The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.
Frequency Frequency
Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time) Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time)
LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) EQUIPMENT
Objects up to 10 lbs. X Transfer Devices/Gait Belts X
Objects 11-20 lbs. X Kitchen Equipment X
Objects 21-35 lbs. X Ladders X
Objects 36-75 lbs.* X Maintenance Equipment X
Objects 76-100lbs.* X Tablets/Computers/Office X
*Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist Vehicles/Driving X
PUSH/ PULL FORCE ** ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. X Indoors X
Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. X Outdoors X
2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. X Extreme Heat X
Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. X Extreme Cold X
**Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving Dusty X
POSTURES Excessive Noise X
Sitting X RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
Standing X One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) X
Walking on even surface X Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed) X
Walking on uneven surface X Chair boosting (assisting resident to sit up in a chair) X
Climbing/Stairs X Assist Walking with Gait Belt X
Bend/Stoop/Twist X ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Crouching/Squatting X Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state)
Kneel/Crawling X TB Test
Reach Above Shoulders X Annual Flu Shot
Reach Waist to Shoulders X COVID Vaccinations and Boosters
Reach Below Waist X Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.)
Repetitive Arm Use X N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal)
Repetitive Wrist/Hand Use X Exposure to House Pets
Hand grasping (power grip) X Exposure to Needles and Sharps
Fine manipulation hands/fingers X
When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.

Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

I ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Van Driver. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living.

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