Bus Driver

Per Diem - Bus Driver Schedule Varies | Assisted Living Home | Medford, NJ $18.20 per hour - $21.83 per hour (based on experience) We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Bus Driver to transport residents to scheduled appointments, activities, and community outings. Shifts/Schedule Varies: Strictly Per Diem on an "As Needed" Basis - Day Shift and Evening Shifts Rate: $18.20/hr - $21.83/hr (based on experience) Responsibilities: Maintains records of scheduled bus trips and reports for duty as assigned. Maintains flexible work hours to accommodate a broad range of time frames. Inspects vehicle for any visual defects and checks operating systems before starting trip. Meets organizational and regulatory compliance standards, adheres to safety standards and completes required mandatory training and testing. Observes all state and city speed and safety regulations. Maintains communication with facility while transporting residents. Checks out cell phone prior to leaving facility and carries phone when away from vehicle. Helps residents on & off the bus and assists with packages. Completes incident report if problem occurs. Keeps log book, noting names of residents riding bus & making sure all are present for return trip. Completes work order as needed for specially organized resident trips. Has the bus available 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. Has bus cleaned up and disposes of trash immediately after each run. Is able to perform duties with minimal supervision. License and Regulatory Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age Must obtain all required annual industry related / regulatory immunizations (including completion of the annual TB Assessment) and provide documentation of same Must complete mandatory training as required Must maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrate proof of a safe driving record Must be able to make appropriate decisions regarding safety issues Education/Experience Requirements: Must possess as a minimum a high school diploma or its equivalent along with certification as an activity aide or be eligible to become certified. Must possess a class C driver's license Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required Ability to speak, write, read and understand English. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct activities. Able to to make mature judgements in personnel matters, health & safety issues and crisis situations. Self motivated, self starter needing no supervision. Must possess ability to deal tactfully with with personnel, residents family members & visitors. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending and stooping. Job requires occasional exposure to hot humid environments; cold environments Work involves retrieval of items from bus Driving, loading people onto the van or bus. Duties involve dexterity of hands and fingers for varied activities. Job requires continuous talking, hearing ordinary conversations and seeing with near /far vision. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.