Transportation Provider for Seniors
Family & Children's Agency
Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs assist residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.
Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations, and communities to build better lives.
Employees enjoy a wide array of benefits that make up our competitive compensation package. We are proud to offer generous employer contributions to our medical plans once eligible. Part-time employees who work over 30 hours per week are eligible to participate. 401K with a match and safe harbor contribution after eligibility requirements are met. We also offer employee discounts to multiple organizations, events and your cell phone plan. Our benefits don't stop there - we offer an EAP program, summer Fridays and employee appreciation events along with wellness incentives and challenges! This position is also eligible for the public service loan forgiveness program.
A transportation worker for the elderly helps seniors get to medical appointments, grocery stores, community events, and other essential destinations safely and on time. They assist with entering and exiting vehicles, ensure confort during travel, and provide friendly, reliable support to help older adults maintain their independence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accompanies clients to appointments and/or errands.
- Grocery shops and runs errands, as requested.
- Performs Home Safety Evaluation.
- Follows agency policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Fulfills all hourly assignments as scheduled. Coordinates any desired or necessary changes with the scheduler.
- Routinely reviews schedule when received. Questions any assignment not understood.
- Maintains good communication with the agency in updating work availability and schedule.
- Consistently arrives and leaves client’s home at the assigned time. Contacts agency if expected arrival differs more than 15 minutes.
- Notifies scheduler of absences or tardiness according to agency policy.
- Submits activity sheets weekly as per agency policy. Obtains client’s or family member’s signature on weekly activity sheets to verify visit and care given.
- Plans assigned tasks in order to accomplish within assigned time frame.
- Seeks direction from supervisor regarding duties and client’s requests.
- Attends required in-service annually.
Qualifications:
- High school education is desirable, but educational qualifications may be waived if the applicant can read, write, follow instructions, and complete reports fully in the English language.
- Good communication skills are needed with a maturity level to cope with other’s lifestyles and needs. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be alert and self-motivated. Must be able to effectively manage difficult situations and clients.
- Must demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene. Must have empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Safe driving and map reading skills essential.
- Training will be of sufficient length to meet the needs of the position.
- Personal vehicle, driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to bend, lift, and carry supplies and equipment from one location to another. Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk and drive for long periods of time.