Employer: Frontier Management

Industry: Healthcare

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full-Time

Now Hiring - Van Driver/Maintenance Assistant!

Full-time

Monday-Friday, occasional Saturday

Duties and Responsibilities:

The safe and efficient operation of assigned motor vehicle
Extensive contact with patients/ residents of a nursing home facility
Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals enter and leave the vehicle
Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
Securing residents' mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair
Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
Maintain exterior/interior door locks.
Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
Clean/change air filters.
Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
Complete life safety code assignments.
Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
Complete safety audits as assigned.
Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
Must have a flexible schedule - Available to work varying hours between 5am and 4pm Monday through Friday
Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
Ability to find geographic locations
Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors,government agency personnel and the general public.
Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
Possession of a valid driver's license

Experience:

Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience working in long term care a plus

Created: 2024-08-31

Reference: 1201901

Country: United States

State: Pennsylvania

City: Meyersdale

Van Driver/Maintenance Assistant