Driver

Interested in joining The Kensington family?

Why Kensington Park ? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too! 

Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve.
Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging

Salary: $20-$23
Schedule: Part-Time

Summary:

The Driver is responsible for managing the transportation schedule safely transporting residents, families, and team members to locations outside of the community on a timely basis.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Safely and lawfully operates motor vehicles that are authorized to transport residents, families and team members.  Under no circumstances is a personal vehicle to be used for transporting resident on company business.
• Understands how to fully operate each vehicle and associated equipment s/he is assigned to drive.
• Is responsible to fill out logs as required, identifies maintenance issues with vehicles, and participates in developing and ensuring effective preventative maintenance.
• Manages resident transportation schedule process.
• Ensures coordination with Concierge and neighborhood Activities Coordinators, Care and Nursing Staff so that residents’ transportation needs are met on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates patience and good nature when assisting residents with their transportation needs and with other drivers.
• Assists residents in with mobility and transfers to and from vehicles as needed.
• Ensures that vehicles are kept spotlessly clean inside and out at all times.
• Completes safety checks before operating company vehicles including but not limited to turn signals, brake signals, lights, windshield wipers, horn, and seat belts.
• Develops clear sense of direction and traffic patterns and demonstrates the ability to reach any location with a minimum of wasted time.
• Embraces the role of ambassador for The Kensington when s/he is out in the community.
• Is unfailingly polite and non-aggressive as a driver.
• Maintains a clear driving record with no moving violations.
•  Participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill: 

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate safe driving abilities.
• Ability to safe operate vehicle lift equipment.
• Ability to assist residents with transfers in an out of vehicles and with mobility as needed.

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers’ license to in accordance with Maryland state law with no moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Experience in similar position with senior living or home-care background is desirable but not required.
• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.

• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment.
• Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of  Maryland.
• High school diploma preferred.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.