Bus Driver in Horseheads, New York at Bethany Village

Join our team at Bethany Village as a Per Diem Bus Driver, where you’ll play an important role in supporting the independence and well-being of our residents. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with seniors, values safety, and takes pride in providing reliable and friendly transportation services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a daily safety check on the bus/vehicle before transporting residents.
• Properly setting-up the bus for transportation - includes removing or re-arranging seats for wheelchair accessibility.
• Informs the Maintenance Supervisor immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
• Refuels the bus/vehicle as needed or requested.
• Checks and cleans inside and outside of the bus / vehicle when necessary, and as requested.
• Transports residents daily according to reservation schedule.
• Coordinates resident departure and pick-up times with the resident.
• Maintains records for resident transportation charges.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attends and participate in campus workshops, seminars, etc. as approved by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal and medical record information.
• Adheres to all established safety regulations.
• Judgment is required in order to make independent decisions.
• Endorse and comply with the vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma recommended for this position.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language is required.
• Valid driver’s license required

Experience Required:

• We could expect it to take around one month of on the job experience to satisfactorily perform this job.
• Experience in the Human Services transportation field helpful.