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PARC Retirement Living Driver, Casual/On-Call in Kelowna, British Columbia
Casual/On-Call (8 hrs / week) | Schedule: 2-4 shifts per week | Non-Benefited Position | Living Wage Rate: $24.60
Are you a caring professional who is passionate about building relationships? Are you looking for more meaning in your work?
PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Driver for Cristalina PARC, our new community in Kelowna which will open its doors in spring-summer 2024.
About working at PARC
As a PARC Driver, you’re a key member of our Active Living team, helping our residents stay healthy, self-reliant, and engaged. You pay an essential role by providing safe, professional and courteous transportation for residents on scheduled and unscheduled trips.
As a PARC Driver you are responsible for:
Driving residents to points of local interest, appointments, shopping, and other destinations as requested.
Operating the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner, obeying all traffic regulations.
Completing a vehicle inspection at the beginning and end of each shift, and reporting any safety concerns to the manager on duty.
Physically helping residents in and out of the vehicle.
Keeping track of residents on outings, and ensuring everyone gets back to the residence safely.
Running errands for residents at the direction of the management or reception team.
Assisting residents with booking trips using iPhone and Microsoft Office Outlook calendars.
Cleaning and tidying the vehicle.
Other duties that support the team and operation.
The perks of working at PARC
Meaningful work. How many jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
A true living wage. PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
No more late nights. Unlike the rest of the hospitality world, our closing shift ends at 9 p.m.
Flexible hours and location. We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you – with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?
You have a Class 4 unrestricted licence, permitting the operation of a multi-passenger van, with at least three years of Class 4 driving experience.
You have an excellent driving record with zero points over the last three years, and are insurable at regular rates.
You have a Grade 12 education, or equivalent, and you’re comfortable using an iPhone or tablet for scheduling.
You’re attentive, professional and a customer service star, who can communicate tactfully and respectfully with residents and the public.
You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families, and and other professional services engaged with our residents.
At PARC Retirement Living we understand the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a prerequisite of employment is that all new hires are fully vaccinated as approved by Health Canada. We also require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.
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