Temporary Part-Time Van Driver - Services for the Elderly (Banquete) - Senior Community Services - T02450 - 41900
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $10.34
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
hourly pay
Job Description
This opportunity is offered by a county government agency dedicated to supporting senior citizens within the Robstown and Banquete areas through essential community services. The department responsible for public health and human services prioritizes the well-being of elderly residents by providing meal delivery, safe transportation, and community center support. Serving a rural community, the agency plays a pivotal role in enabling homebound seniors to maintain their independence and quality of life by offering vital resources and programs geared towards their specific needs. Established with the mission of enhancing the daily lives of seniors, this entity places great emphasis on compassionate... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- good driving record for the past three years
- valid Texas Class C driver's license
- completion of Defensive Driving Course within last two years
- possession of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health Card
- ability to read and interpret documents
- ability to write reports and correspondence
- ability to perform basic mathematical operations
- ability to apply instructions and solve problems
- knowledge of local roads
- ability to interact with elderly population
- basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
- ability to maintain records
- physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- able to work in moderate noise and occasional outdoor weather conditions
- ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
- preferred CPR training
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- good driving record for the past three years
- ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals
- ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- ability to speak effectively before groups
- ability to perform basic math computations including rate, ratio, and percent
- ability to apply common sense understanding to work instructions
- valid Texas Class C driver's license
- certificate of completion of Defensive Driving Course within last two years
- possession of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health Card
- knowledge of local roads and geographic areas
- ability to understand and deal effectively with elderly persons
- knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance techniques
- ability to maintain simple records
- proficiency in Spanish and English highly desirable
- CPR training preferred
Job Duties
- drive a 15 and/or 12 passenger van providing transportation to senior citizens and delivering supplies to other centers and meals to homebound seniors
- provide supervision and assistance to passengers while boarding and unboarding and while in route to and from appointments
- coordinate daily van route with supervisor to best utilize time and fuel
- perform daily routine maintenance checks and report maintenance needs
- maintain transportation and meal delivery records and complete required transportation reports
- make safety decisions regarding passenger transport
- support community center tasks such as supplies pickup and cleaning as schedule permits
- prepare monthly reports of meal deliveries
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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