Van Driver
New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Full-time Full-time $16 an hour $16 an hour 7 days ago 7 days ago 7 days ago About us Kinship Center is a nonprofit senior center in New Orleans, LA.
The mission of Kinship Center is to serve as a haven of opportunity for seniors in the community who seek to continue independent, healthy, and meaningful lives.
The staff, board, and participants work closely together with the shared belief that seniors are valuable resources who enjoy challenges and want to be leaders and learners.
Our community-based approach delivers a better quality of life for seniors and their families/caregivers.
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Our work environment includes:
Wellness programs Growth opportunities Van Driver
Job Description:
The Van Driver is responsible for safely shuttling senior citizens in a 12-seat passenger van to/from Kinship Senior Center and for various sanctioned activities.
The position reports to the Executive Director.
Paid vacation and sick time.
No benefits.
16 dollars an hour.
Typical driving hours minimum:
8:
00 a.
m.
- 10:
00 a.
m.
(morning pickup); 1:
30 p.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
(afternoon drop off).
Also about three days/week 10:
00 a.
m.
- 12:
00 p.
m.
(activities/field trips/maintenance trips).
About 4 times a year the van driver will also drive to a from various field trips (museums, zoo, etc).
Kinship van services only services 70125, 70115, and 70118 zip codes.
Driver picks up seniors from their front door and drives them to Kinship Center in the morning and home again in the afternoon.
The driver also takes people on group day trips on two or three days each week.
The driver is responsible for tracking daily safety logs, alerting the director to deadlines for insurance, registration, and other State requirements, scheduling routine maintenance and cleanings of the van, and ensuring the safety of riders.
The Van Driver also assists with setting up rooms for activities, emptying trash bins at the close of each day, and generally assists with activities.
Van Driver must be able and willing to lead activities such as games or bingo as needed.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record - Commercial driving experience preferred -Must be patient, flexible, trustworthy, dependable, respectful, and a team player.
-Preferred:
be able to use email and Internet.
-Must be able to ensure maintenance of the van health -Must be able to fill out reports regarding van maintenance and passenger log -Must have a personal cell phone that can be used for work.
-Must be willing to work with senior citizens or frail people.
-Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
-Excellent communication skills to interact with passengers in a professional and courteous manner If you enjoy working with people, have excellent driving skills, and are committed to providing safe transportation services, we encourage you to apply for the position of Van Driver.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Schedule:
Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to commute/relocate:
New Orleans, LA 70118:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
Van driver:
2 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred) Work Location:
In person The Van Driver is responsible for safely shuttling senior citizens in a 12-seat passenger van to/from Kinship Senior Center and for various sanctioned activities.
The position reports to the Executive Director.
Paid vacation and sick time.
No benefits.
16 dollars an hour.
Typical driving hours minimum:
8:
00 a.
m.
- 10:
00 a.
m.
(morning pickup); 1:
30 p.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
(afternoon drop off).
Also about three days/week 10:
00 a.
m.
- 12:
00 p.
m.
(activities/field trips/maintenance trips).
About 4 times a year the van driver will also drive to a from various field trips (museums, zoo, etc).
Kinship van services only services 70125, 70115, and 70118 zip codes.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The mission of Kinship Center is to serve as a haven of opportunity for seniors in the community who seek to continue independent, healthy, and meaningful lives.
The staff, board, and participants work closely together with the shared belief that seniors are valuable resources who enjoy challenges and want to be leaders and learners.
Our community-based approach delivers a better quality of life for seniors and their families/caregivers.
.
Our work environment includes:
Wellness programs Growth opportunities Van Driver
Job Description:
The Van Driver is responsible for safely shuttling senior citizens in a 12-seat passenger van to/from Kinship Senior Center and for various sanctioned activities.
The position reports to the Executive Director.
Paid vacation and sick time.
No benefits.
16 dollars an hour.
Typical driving hours minimum:
8:
00 a.
m.
- 10:
00 a.
m.
(morning pickup); 1:
30 p.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
(afternoon drop off).
Also about three days/week 10:
00 a.
m.
- 12:
00 p.
m.
(activities/field trips/maintenance trips).
About 4 times a year the van driver will also drive to a from various field trips (museums, zoo, etc).
Kinship van services only services 70125, 70115, and 70118 zip codes.
Driver picks up seniors from their front door and drives them to Kinship Center in the morning and home again in the afternoon.
The driver also takes people on group day trips on two or three days each week.
The driver is responsible for tracking daily safety logs, alerting the director to deadlines for insurance, registration, and other State requirements, scheduling routine maintenance and cleanings of the van, and ensuring the safety of riders.
The Van Driver also assists with setting up rooms for activities, emptying trash bins at the close of each day, and generally assists with activities.
Van Driver must be able and willing to lead activities such as games or bingo as needed.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record - Commercial driving experience preferred -Must be patient, flexible, trustworthy, dependable, respectful, and a team player.
-Preferred:
be able to use email and Internet.
-Must be able to ensure maintenance of the van health -Must be able to fill out reports regarding van maintenance and passenger log -Must have a personal cell phone that can be used for work.
-Must be willing to work with senior citizens or frail people.
-Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
-Excellent communication skills to interact with passengers in a professional and courteous manner If you enjoy working with people, have excellent driving skills, and are committed to providing safe transportation services, we encourage you to apply for the position of Van Driver.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Schedule:
Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to commute/relocate:
New Orleans, LA 70118:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
Van driver:
2 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred) Work Location:
In person The Van Driver is responsible for safely shuttling senior citizens in a 12-seat passenger van to/from Kinship Senior Center and for various sanctioned activities.
The position reports to the Executive Director.
Paid vacation and sick time.
No benefits.
16 dollars an hour.
Typical driving hours minimum:
8:
00 a.
m.
- 10:
00 a.
m.
(morning pickup); 1:
30 p.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
(afternoon drop off).
Also about three days/week 10:
00 a.
m.
- 12:
00 p.
m.
(activities/field trips/maintenance trips).
About 4 times a year the van driver will also drive to a from various field trips (museums, zoo, etc).
Kinship van services only services 70125, 70115, and 70118 zip codes.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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