Job Description

Van Driver (CNA Preferred experience)

Cypress at Lake Providence is proud to be rated 4-Stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Responsibilities:

• Safe assistance and transportation of residents.
• Responsible handling of resident's personal belongings, medications, and family communications which must be conveyed from the participant's residence to the Center.
• Maintaining good rapport with family caregivers, participants, and the community.
• Daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Daily cleaning of the interior of the vehicle.
• Daily gas-up and weekly fluid check of the vehicle.
• Coordinate driver emergencies in route with emergency assistance.
• Immediately report any problems observed or encountered while transporting residents.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A "no point" driving record verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles if applicable.
• Prior experience in transportation of the elderly is preferred.