St. Joseph House is home to Daughters of Charity in a beautiful, homelike setting in Emmitsburg, Maryland. St. Joseph House employees are part of the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. that offer a comfortable work environment, competitive pay, great benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Daughters of Charity Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland is seeking a full-time Driver.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Driver is responsible for operating company-owned vehicles, including large wheelchair vans for transporting Sisters to and from doctor's offices, various appointments, errands, and airport pick-ups. This position would assist passengers in and out of the vehicle; loading passengers' personal belongings; securing wheelchairs in vehicle; and cleaning and maintenance of entire fleet of vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

• Makes trips as scheduled by Supervisor. Relays any problems encountered while on the trip to Supervisor as soon as time permits.
• Performs routing maintenance of vehicles. Keeps interior and exterior of vehicles clean.
• Makes daily bank deposits and transactions and delivers mail to Post Office daily as required.
• Transports specimens to local hospital laboratories as required.
• Required paperwork is completed legibly and forwarded to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assists passengers as needed, ie., helps them in and out of the vehicle, assists in loading luggage, shopping bags, personal items, etc. Secure wheelchair in vans as necessary.
• Works independently with little Supervision.
• Maintains a good, clean driving record. Obeys all posted state/local speed limits, safety and traffic ordinances.
• Performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend occasionally.
• Must be physically able to handle the handicapped/elderly and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must have the ability to drive in all weather conditions.
• May be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain a clean and valid Driver's License with the Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass facility-mandated training courses on an annual basis.
• Knowledge of Baltimore, Washington DC, and major airports is preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret manuals and follow directions.
• Hourly rate is $16.98

BENEFITS

Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Paid Time Off Program, Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Family Leave (FMLA), Personal Development and Wellness Program

Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. may obtain "consumer reports" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, sex offender registry status, credit history, employment history, education verification, driving history, professional licenses, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living.