Activity Aide/Van Driver (Short-term) - Rest Home

About the role

This short-term position is not eligible for benefits and may be scheduled for part-time or full-time hours. This position is located in the Gallatin Rest Home and is responsible for coordinating and providing recreational and social activities to residents, including exercise, games, celebrations, and outings. The position also provides resident transportation to and from appointments and performs related support functions.

Responsibilities

• Mets daily with the Activity Coordinator to discuss scheduled activities and transportation plans.
• Plans, sets up, and coordinates daily recreational activities for Rest Home residents.
• Adjusts schedules and adapts activities as needed based on resident interest and ability, special requests, or unanticipated circumstances.
• Escorts residents to and from activities and transports residents within the facility and throughout the community for planned events or appointments.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, materials, and activity areas following use.
• Aids residents in preparing for transportation (e.g., coats, wheelchairs, foot pedals, etc.).
• Ensures the safety of residents during transportation by properly securing wheelchairs and safety restraints.
• Operates the Rest Home van in compliance with all traffic laws and safe driving practices, adjusting for current road and weather conditions.
• Collects and organizes documentation required for residents’ appointments.
• Communicates transportation schedules and departure times to staff and residents as needed.
• Reports any vehicle safety or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of the van, both inside and out, ensures the vehicle is fueled, and verifies registration and insurance are current.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including participation in special projects, filling in for other staff when needed, and attending training sessions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, and mental needs, behaviors, and abilities of elderly individuals.
• Knowledge of activity planning, charting requirements, and facility procedures.
• Skill in organizing and leading individual and group recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and transport residents securely.
• Knowledge or skill in a specialty area beneficial to resident activities (e.g., art, music, crafts, or pet care).

Education & Experience

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some related work experience.

Special Requirements

• This position is designated as a “testable” safety-sensitive position under Section 526, Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. The employee is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing under the policy.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Drug And Alcohol Policy: This is a safety-sensitive position and is designated as a “testable position” under Gallatin County’s Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy (Section 526). Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing may be required.

• Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work is performed in a long-term care environment and involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and moving of supplies and equipment. Physical strength and stamina are required to assist residents with mobility and transfers (e.g., pushing wheelchairs).

Other

• Health Benefits: Individual health benefits premium is paid at 100% for full-time employees and pro-rated based on hours worked for part-time employees. Includes limited vision and dental coverage (Dental is provided by MetLife and includes a dental buy-up option).

• Supplemental Coverage: Optional Supplemental Coverage is offered through Mutual of Omaha including Voluntary Accident Policy, Voluntary Critical Illness Policy and Voluntary Life Insurance Policy (also available for dependents).

• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Optional pre-tax, out-of-pocket medical expenses & day care expenses

• County Paid Life Insurance: $50,000 Group Life Insurance Policy (eligible employees only) (age reductions apply)

• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance: Eligible employees only, benefit duration shortens once a specific age is reached

• An optional supplemental 457 deferred compensation plan/ROTH is available through Empower and Nationwide

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered a maximum of six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave for the bonding and care of a newborn child or adoption of a child

• Sick And Vacation Leave: Employees accrue 12 sick days and 3 weeks of vacation per year, depending on years of service. (Hours are pro-rated for part-time employees)

• Holidays: The County observes 11 legal holidays in even numbered years (Federal Election Day) and 10 legal holidays in odd numbered years. A Floating Holiday is available to eligible employees after six months.

• Health Club Memberships: Discounted rates are offered at participating clubs with payroll deduction.

• Employee Assistance Program: Offers a confidential counseling hotline and up to six sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor at no cost to the employee. This program is also available to dependents.

• Worldwide Travel Emergency Program and Will & Legal Preparation Services: Limited 24/7 services anywhere in the world

• Tuition Assistance: The County offers partial reimbursement of qualifying tuition expenses

• Bilingual Pay: Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.