Activity Assistant / Bus Driver - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Activity Assistant / Bus Driver

Location : Chardon, OH

Employment Type : Part Time

Department : Administrative / Customer Service

About Us :

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Caregivers to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary :   The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents. The Driver is responsible for transporting residents in community owned vehicles in a safe, secure, and timely manner. She / he provides an outstanding customer experience to residents and families to ensure a high level of satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, activities, and shopping errands using the community owned vehicle.
• Reads the transportation schedule daily and assures scheduled appointments can be met
• Partners with Program Director and other managers to schedule appointments for residents as needed
• Communicates effectively and timely if unable to make scheduled resident appointments
• Available for unscheduled transportation needs in an emergency
• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to ensure resident safety
• Completes routine vehicle inspection checks and informs Program Director and / or Executive Director of any maintenance problems or safety issues that need to be addressed
• Ensures community vehicles are clean and tidy
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures
• Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans
• Participates in department meetings as scheduled
• Completes required monthly in-services
• Completes other duties that are assigned by management team
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification :

Why You'll Love Working For Us :

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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