Driver

$38,272 - $38,272/Yr

Ascension - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Wichita, KS

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Driver position at Ascension Living involves transporting individuals safely and efficiently while adhering to a set schedule. This role is crucial in providing support to residents, particularly those with physical limitations, ensuring they reach their destinations on time and in comfort. The position requires a commitment to safety, compliance with traffic regulations, and maintaining the vehicle in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Transport people from site while maintaining the assigned schedule.
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner.
• Inform supervisor of any unusual situations or accidents immediately.
• Assist riders entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Comply with all traffic safety rules and regulations.
• Assist the department supervisor with the daily activities of the Transportation department.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle daily for cleaning and safety issues.
• Maintain accurate logs per required standards.
• Follow established schedules, adjust schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determine safest and most efficient pickup and delivery routes.
• Drive specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to various destinations; assure that wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and that riders are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Chauffeur preferred.
• BLS Provider preferred.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Heart Saver AED preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement