Work somewhere you will make a difference while supporting a cause you love.
We are a small, non-profit team dedicated to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to humanresources@helpatyourdoor.org
ABOUT HELP AT YOUR DOOR
- Make a difference in the lives of seniors or people with disabilities
- Join a great team of coworkers in a small, friendly office environment
- Work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with up to 5% match
- PTO and paid holidays
HELP AT YOUR DOOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Client Transportation Professional, Part-time
Help At Your Door seeks a Personal Driver to provide companionship while transporting clients to and from appointments, visits, events, or errands. Duties vary by client but may include driving clients to locations, light assistance into and out of vehicles, handling and stowing mobility aides such as walkers or collapsible wheelchairs, and escorting clients into and out of their homes and other buildings.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- To know and fulfill the clients’ requested services, which may include but are not limited to driving clients to and from appointments, visits, events, or errands; providing light assistance into and out of vehicles; and escorting clients into and out of their homes and other buildings
- To transport clients safely and lawfully. This includes the use of seat belts for all passengers and driver
- To be prompt in keeping appointments and adhering to agreed-upon schedules
- To record time and mileage using the online scheduling system in a timely manner
- To ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect
- To follow the directives of the clients in helping them to complete their trips
- To report any concerns about the client’s health and safety to the organization
- To respect clients’ personal property rights, maintaining clients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality
- To follow established safety precautions in performing all duties and report all accidents and injuries to Help At Your Door
- To observe practices and perform all assigned tasks following established agency policies and procedures and as instructed by the Director of Operations
- To notify the organization if unable to fulfill a scheduled shift or unable to arrive on time
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass driver’s license check and criminal background check
- Must hold a valid MN driver’s license and provide proof of motor vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000 for each Person/$300,000 for each Accident.
- Must have a clean driving record for the past three years
- Must have reliable transportation that is appropriate for transporting seniors
- Must have the ability to navigate/use GPS
- Must have the ability to assist clients into and out of vehicle
- Must have the ability to work independently, be flexible, and follow directions
- Must have basic computer proficiency, i.e., email, internet
- Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
- Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must maintain the confidentiality of client information
- Must have the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with staff and clients
- Must be able to listen and relate to older people in a warm, friendly, and non-judgmental manner.
- Must have an interest in Help At Your Door’s mission of helping seniors remain at home
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the ability to drive, sit, stand, bend, and lift intermittently during working hours
- Must be able to effectively communicate in spoken and written English
- Must be able to lift and stow mobility aides, such as wheelchairs, on occasion
WORKING CONDITIONS/LOCATION
- Works in Personal Driver’s own vehicle
- May interact with clients, clients’ family members, volunteers, personnel, visitors, etc.
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to humanresources@helpatyourdoor.org
