Shuttle Driver
Shuttle Driver
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Description
We exist so families can get better together. Each night we keep 181 families close to the care and resources they need through six area Ronald McDonald Houses and four Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. Enabling families to stay close to their hospitalized child supports the health and well-being of the child and saves families more than $10 million in hotel and food costs each year. We also operate the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program providing medical care to children in underserved areas. RMHC-CNI is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
The Shuttle Driver will provide safe reliable and courteous transportation for families staying at Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical center to and from Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago. This role is critical in supporting the mission of keeping families close by ensuring they have dependable transportation during their time of need. Driver will be cross trained to help support families within the House as needed.
Part-time positionHours: 5:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Safely operate a shuttle vehicle during scheduled hours (5:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday)
- Transport families between Ronald McDonald House and Shriners Hospital
- Transport families between Ronald McDonald House and grocery stores
- Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the shuttle vehicle (gas maintenance etc.)
- Ensure the safety of all passengers at all times
- Maintain accurate transportation logs and report any issues with the vehicle or schedule
- Provide friendly and compassionate service to all passengers
- Follow all traffic laws organizational policies and safety protocols
- Report any incidents or concerns to the Associate Director immediately
- Provide additional support to families in the House when time allows
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must hold a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience preferred
- Experience working with families or in a healthcare hospitality environment is a plus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent driving record and familiarity with Chicago and surrounding areas
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in emotionally sensitive situations
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable working early morning hours
Work Environment and Physical Abilities
- Primarily in a shuttle vehicle with exposure to varying weather conditions while assisting passengers
- Interaction with families under emotional stress or medical hardship
- Must be able to sit for extended periods while driving
- Ability to assist passengers with limited mobility as needed
- Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle frequently
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
- Driving record verified through a motor vehicle report
- Ability to work a wheel chair lift
This part-time position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we believe in diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace and we welcome and will consider applications for employment from all qualified candidates regardless of race color gender national origin religion age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information individuals with disabilities pregnancy marital status status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
