Transport/Housekeeper

Overview

The Transport/Housekeeper operates Community-owned vehicles to provide authorized transportation for residents and partners.  Your expertise will enhance the transportation for our residents by providing the safest, most efficient transport service for our community.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Job Types: Full Time Monday-Friday 8a - 430p every other weekend 

Responsibilities:

• Operates small and medium size cars, passenger vans, cargo vehicles to transport passengers, material nor supplies.
• Inspects, services and cleans vehicles.
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, visitors, and other partners under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
• Replenishes fuel in vehicles after use.
• Maintains vehicles in excellent working condition and ensures preventative maintenance is up to date.
• Performs routine clean-up operations in the service area and transportation building shop areas, such as sweeping and washing floors.
• Assist with Housekeeping duties when not on transports
• Performs maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Ohio Driver’s License. 
• Experience: Three years of car or small van driving or equivalent vehicle experience required.
• Skills: Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle required. Ability to do pre-trip inspection of vehicle. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with residents and other partners required. Ability to find locations using standard road maps as well as written and verbal directions

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Resident Transport Driver at Otterbein!