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SalaryThe Selfhelp Home is a not-for-profit Jewish retirement community on the north side of Chicago with a tradition of caring that is celebrating over 70 years. Selfhelp ranks at the top nationwide for nursing care and maintains the highest possible star rating with Medicare and we are Accredited by The Joint Commission. Selfhelp was awarded Best Nursing Homes and Best Short-Term Stays by US News and World Report, in 2023 and for the past consecutive 9 years.
All positions in the community require that we ask about your vaccination status. This includes recent TB test, flu, HEP B and COVID-19 vaccine status.
Please note that all employees are required to be vaccinated with the latest Covid19 booster.
Job Description Responsibilities:
- Works as Front Desk Assistant during downtime from driving
- Assists residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle and to the point of destination
- Provides miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed
- A report in writing of any mechanical problems with the vehicle that is being used by you
- Review daily the Driver’s Daily Schedule (this document indicates driver’s daily assigned schedule (driving tasks)
- Report all incidents with the vehicle
- The driver is to be aware of his entire environment (inside the bus and outside of the bus).
If an unusual occurrence that seems to be an emergency or if it is an emergency, the following procedure is to be adhered to:
- Secure the vehicle by parking to the side (or in the most appropriate safe place).
- Call 911 and inform the emergency of the situation and where you are located
- Follow emergency procedures as necessary.
- Call Selfhelp Home to notify the Executive Director
Completes and maintains the following:
- Vehicle Inspection Sheets (the sheet that verifies that vehicle is in proper operating conditions)
- Inspects vehicle that will be used for assignment assuring that it is maintained in good working condition.
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicle
- Work the occasional weekend and or holiday
- Ensures all visitors and staff sign into the system
- Performs rapid COVID tests on all visitors and vendors as required
- Signs out and delivers packages to residents and departments as needed
- Covers Front Desk as needed
- Other jobs and tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have appropriate driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations
- Must be 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 the ability to follow through on assigned tasks and demonstrate initiative.
- Will train to perform COVID tests and all required Front Desk tasks
- Computer skills required
We offer a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees.
Benefits:
- 403B plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Short term Disability Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Generous Paid time off ( Sick, Personal & Vacation time)
- Meal provided during your shift.
Selfhelp Home considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities.
All offers of employment with Selfhelp are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g., Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.
