Driver - PT

We're looking for part-time Drivers like you to work in a senior living community in Lake Ridge, VA

Wage Rate: starting at $15.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Differential available for weekends

Schedule Availability: Schedule must be flexible.

Great Benefits Include:

• • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
  • Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
  • Onsite CPR Training
  • Well-Being Model Training
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner Training*
  • Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
  • UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
  • Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
  • Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Tickets to Work

*available for select employees

About Westminster at Lake Ridge

Westminster at Lake Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in three levels of service: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. Our team of roughly 270 total employees serves a population of over 400 total residents on 62 acres that back up to the Occoquan reservoir. Westminster at Lake Ridge is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.

Job Summary:

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services for residents of a senior living community. This role helps residents maintain independence and quality of life by transporting them to medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, and community events while ensuring their comfort and safety.

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Duties

1. Transports residents to specified locations, operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner and assists residents with loading and unloading.

Transports residents and other employees to specified locations safely and efficiently, while complying with all traffic regulations.

Reports all incidents and accidents to Driver Coordinator and any other specified parties, completing written documentation of incident/accident following established procedure.

Regulates all temperatures and lights within vehicle to ensure passenger comfort.

Assists passengers on and off the vehicle; Aides with packages and operates wheelchair lifts, as necessary.

Drives to specified locations, always using main interstates and highways.

Maintains accurate trip logs of all fuel and mileage used per trip.

Serves as a chaperone to passenger(s) while on the trip when requested.

Picks up and drops off residents for mealtimes according to assigned schedule.

Vehicle Maintenance Duties

2. Maintains vehicle in a clean and safe state.

Maintains vehicle to ensure proper operation of lights, signals, wipers, etc.

Reports maintenance issues immediately to Driver Coordinator and assists with taking vehicle to repair shop.

Refuels van/bus when needed or tank is one-half full.

Cleans and straightens the vehicle after each trip.

Conducts a visual check of vehicle prior to each trip.

Performance and Professionalism

3. Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

Always maintain resident confidentiality according to policies and procedures; use discretion when discussing confidential matters.

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.

Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follow directions and requests as appropriate.

Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from an appropriate supervisor when needed.

Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Professional Development

4. Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

Participates in-service, projects, or committees as assigned.

Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.

Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements, as necessary.

Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participation in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.

Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and other regulations applicable to the job.

Safety & Security

5. Complies with Ingleside established safety rules and practices.

Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.

Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Help residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency situation following the proper emergency procedures.

ARISE Values

6. Uphold our ARISE values—Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions, honors commitments, and holds oneself to high standards of conduct.

Respect – Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and a genuine appreciation for the dignity and diversity of others.

Innovation – Contribute to continuous improvement by embracing new ideas, technologies, and ways of working.

Stewardship – Protects and wisely uses resources entrusted to them for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders.

Excellence – Strives to exceed expectations through quality, attention to detail, and commitment to personal and team success.

EEO Statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.