Transportation Specialist

Overview
Sunrise Senior Living prioritizes providing exceptional care to its residents, and as a Transportation Specialist - Resident Care, you will play a vital role in ensuring their safety and comfort during transportation. Our commitment to quality of life for all seniors drives our mission to deliver high-quality care with a personal touch.

About Sunrise
We have championed quality of life in senior care for over 30 years, empowering our team members to make a difference every day. As a leader in senior living, we offer competitive compensation based on location, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications (where applicable).

Job Description
As a Transportation Specialist - Resident Care, your primary responsibility will be to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities. This role requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while following community procedures. You will also assist residents with special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, or assisting them onto and off the vehicle.

Responsibilities
- Assist residents with any special needs during transportation
- Provide miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed
- Coordinate the activities of other Sunrise Senior Living team members performing driver assistance roles, spotter, or resident care duties

Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations
- Knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures
- Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate
- Ability to operate a chair lift and secure regular and mechanical wheelchairs and scooters
- Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and demonstrate initiative

Benefits
At Sunrise Senior Living, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Additionally, we provide retirement savings plans, an employee assistant program/discount program, paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay. We also offer daily pay, tuition reimbursement, and discretionary bonuses (where eligible).

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