Transportation Coordinator - Full Time

Job Title: Transportation CoordinatorLocation: Washington, DCEmployment Type: Full Time Salary Range: $22.00-$24.00 per hourDepartment: Activities About Us:Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Inspir requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniorsand be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.Inspir Modern Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Inspir Modern Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!Essential Functions:Transports residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands using the community owned vehicle.Reads the transportation schedule daily and assures scheduled appointments can be metPartners with Program Director and other managers to schedule appointments for residents as neededCommunicates effectively and timely if unable to make scheduled resident appointmentsAvailable for unscheduled transportation needs in an emergencyMonitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to ensure resident safetyCompletes routine vehicle inspection checks and informs Program Director and/or Executive Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressedEnsures community vehicles are clean and tidyIs thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency proceduresFollows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plansParticipates in department meetings as scheduledCompletes required monthly in-servicesCompletes other duties that are assigned by management teamCompliance & Safety:Follows emergency procedures as trained and instructedUnderstands safety practices and procedures including the safe operations of wheelchairs, lifts, and other assistive devicesRefrains from using cellular phones while transporting residents except during emergency situations. Understands that texting is strictly prohibited while operating a community vehicle.Ensures residents are safely secured in community vehicles before operating the vehicleCommunication:Displays a professional and pleasant demeanor with residents, associates, families and the greater communityRepresents the community and company favorably in all interactionsCommunicates respectfully and effectively with supervisor and other associatesAdvises supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediatelyEducation/Experience/Licensure/Certification:High school diploma or equivalent requiredHas current and valid state driver's licenseMaintains clean driving recordDemonstrates experience in a driving positionAble to operate van lift and to follow instructionsAble to read, write, and speak EnglishPhysical Requirements:Able to lift up to 60 lbs.Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, bending, and stooping and contact with residentsAble to push residents in wheelchairs, reposition residents, and move assistive devices for residents as neededAble to spend long periods of time on feet or driving and can react quickly in any situationWhy You'll Love working for Us: Competitive wagesFlexible shiftsGrowth opportunitiesBonus & incentive programsCompetitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.