Maintenance Driver Per Diem
The Maintenance Driver is responsible for transporting residents to and from an appointment or activity.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ø Will serve as resident driver and transport resident to and from necessary appointments.
Ø Observe and be aware of and report any vehicle malfunction, breakdown, or hazardous condition to Director of Maintenance.
Ø Will follow through on other duties as assigned by Director of Maintenance.
Departmental and Campus Expectations of Employee:
Ø Approaches people in a manner which creates harmony and promotes cooperation.
Ø Maintains good working relationship with peers, residents, and families.
Ø Expresses concerns properly without an attitude of complaining or undermining.
Ø Takes initiative, assesses the situation, and responds appropriately.
Ø Advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring follow-up or attention.
Ø Exercises effective time management skills and utilizes available resources effectively.
Ø Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships that promote a willingness to work with others cooperatively and collaboratively.
Ø Conveys information to the appropriate persons accurately, timely, effectively and in a manner that is clearly understood.
Ø Observes and practices Infection Control and Universal Precautions in accordance with St. Mary’s Villa Campus Standards.
Ø Utilizes equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Observes and promptly reports equipment safety hazards or defective/malfunctioning equipment or supplies.
Ø Demonstrates knowledge of fire drill and all other emergency preparedness plans.
Ø Demonstrates knowledge about the Material Safety Data Sheets book.
Ø Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth in the Personnel Handbook.
Ø Adheres to Campus Organizational Integrity Model and practices St. Mary’s Villa core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence.
Ø Punctually starts work day and does not abuse PTO days, break time, or overtime.
Ø Dresses in a professional manner.
Ø Attends mandatory inservices and other inservices in order to update and enhance present knowledge and skills.
Ø Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or its equivalency. Must have the ability to read, speak, write, and follow simple oral and written directions. Must possess clean driving record.
Experience:
Must have clear driving record. Must be able to drive a van or small bus. Must practice safe driving. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and be of good moral character and not under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol.
Job knowledge:
Must be familiar with physical arrangement of building, use of various hand tools and general maintenance duties. Must have knowledge of procedures of good and safe driving practices. Must know how to operate a cellular phone.
Physical Demands:
Stands, walks and climbs stairs and ladders. Pushes and pulls equipment. Lifts and carries heavy material and equipment. Crouches, kneels, stoops, reaches and turns frequently. Frequently balances on ladders. Runs errands. Must be emotionally stable and in good physical health. Manual and finger dexterity to handle tools and equipment breakage.
Special Demands:
Must realize the importance of strict confidentiality concerning private information of residents, families, employees and nursing home. Must be willing to perform all tasks on a continuous basis. Must possess the ability to interact tactfully with residents and the general public.
Working Conditions:
Long term care environment: there may be some contact with residents and families. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Subject to minor cuts and bruises from tools and machinery. Subject to strains as a result of heavy lifting of materials and equipment.