Overview
The Transportation/Maintenance is a position that will operate community-owned vehicles to provide authorized transportation for residents, primarily to medical appointments, in a safe, comfortable and timely manner. This position when not doing transports will be assisting the Maintenance Technicians and helping with resident moves. Your expertise will enhance the transportation for our residents by providing the safest, most efficient transport service for our community.
At Otterbein Sunset Village (OSV), you are not an “employee,” you are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together towards the same goal. We believe in resident-directed care that honors the residents and the choices they make. At OSV, our partners are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care in our community! Join our team of partners who are compassionate, dedicated, talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more!
Job Type: Part-Time, 16 hours per week
Shift: 1st shift
Responsibilities:
- Operates cars, passenger vans, and/or buses to safely transport residents, primarily to medical appointments.
- Inspects and cleans vehicles.
- Interacts positively with residents, family members, visitors, and other partners under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
- Replenishes fuel in vehicles after use.
- Maintains vehicles in excellent working condition and ensures preventative maintenance is up to date.
- Performs routine clean-up operations in the transportation building.
- Assists with building maintenance work orders as assigned.
- Assist with residents moves.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Licensure/Certification: Valid Ohio Driver’s License. CDL is NOT required.
- Experience: Three years driving experience with a good driving record required. Prior healthcare experience is a plus.
- Skills: Ability to complete pre-trip inspection of vehicle. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with residents and other partners required. Ability to find locations using standard road maps as well as written and verbal directions
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Transportation/Maintenance at Otterbein!