Activities Assistant

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Delivers transportation services in a pleasant manner for the residents’ enjoyment
• Transports residents safely and timely to planned community activities and personal appointments
• Affords assistance to residents with boarding and de-boarding vehicle – especially those with special needs
• Demonstrates safe driving techniques to protect our residents
• Tracks mileage in vehicle log
• Affords assistance to Lifestyle Services Director in implementing quality activity programs including weekends and evenings
• Affords assistance to residents directly in Lifestyle Services
• Affords assistance in planning monthly Lifestyle Services calendar
• Communicates monthly calendar of Lifestyle Services to residents and staff
• Affords assistance to volunteers to help with Lifestyle Services
• Welcomes and assists new residents with adjustment to community
• Encourages Lifestyle Services geared toward residents’ abilities and interests – involves residents and families
• Encourages social involvement through outings and events: shopping, sightseeing, scenic, parks, dining out, sports events, drama/theater, etc.
• Encourages intellectual and educational development thorough literature, lectures, movies and cultural events
• Encourages entertainment and personal development through hobbies, music and crafts
• Encourages wellness and healthy lifestyle through exercise programs
• Encourages spiritual fulfillment through religious-based activities
• Observes resident’s attendance, mood, behavior, involvement and notifies Lifestyle Services Director of concerns
• Maintains receipts for vehicle expenses
• Writes-up charge slips for billable transportation provided to residents
• Responds proactively to prevent resident injuries during transporting
• Completes routine maintenance for safe operation of vehicle (i.e., fluid levels, oil changes, checking tires)
• Represents the community in professional manner during outings and/or appointments
• Works cooperatively with other departments (i.e., Sales, Lifestyle Services) to plan and execute special events
• Complies with all Department of Transportation (DOT) standards as required for drivers of vehicles over 10,001 lbs and transporting residents including CDL license

Essential Functions

• Must be able to safely load, transport and unload residents
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards residents
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must practice regular and predictable attendance including punctuality for shifts
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
• Must follow company policies including harassment, code of ethics, complaint procedures, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, dress code, open door, and resident rights
• Must ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents and support residents in times of crisis (i.e. natural disasters, etc.)
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs