Driver

Driver Position

Under general supervision of the Adult Day Center Director, the Driver will provide non-emergency day transportation mostly frail, elderly and / or disabled clients, including transportation for Adult Day Center. Drivers are required to complete pre and post-drive safety checks, comply with all traffic laws and District policy, participate in trainings and interact with clients and families in a professional and compassionate manner.

Example of job duties :

• Safely transport frail, elderly and / or disabled riders to and from medical appointments and other activities of daily living in a compassionate, professional and respectful manner; complete required paperwork, comply with maintenance checklists and schedules, comply with any / all traffic laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and District policies, procedures and best practices.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to :
• Responsible for assigned schedule management including client pickup, loading, unloading, and safe delivery to destination.
• Provide safe and sensitive assistance to special needs clients.
• Participate in appropriate assistive device training, dementia training, special needs training, use of medical equipment, safety around the use of oxygen canisters, etc.
• Administer First Aid, CPR, and emergency aid as situation dictates; appropriately recognize and report changes in client health status or behavior; follow safety protocol and procedure.
• Ensure clients do not leave personal possessions on the vehicle, such as purse, coat, glasses, etc.
• Possess working knowledge of Ventura County area
• Communicate effectively and professionally via mobile device(s)
• Work in cooperation with other staff.
• Complete required paperwork in accurately and timely.
• Participate in schedule changes around vehicle maintenance and repair
• Conduct daily pre and post mechanical safety inspections checklist.
• Appropriately collect and receipt fares from clients and deposits according to procedure.
• Responsible for cleanliness of interior and reporting any deficiency; Assist Supervisor with performance evaluation of vehicles; Check vehicle inventory and supplies, as needed.
• Communicate with clients in a professional, courteous, patient and caring manner.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS); CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation plan; Medical insurance plans offered through the CalPERS Health Program. Annual Accrual Rates : Leave accrual rates vary bi-weekly, based on years of service and weekly hours worked. Holidays : The District observes 11 holidays per year.