Driver / Activities Assistant

About the role

The Palisades at Broadmoor Park in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Driver / Activities Assistant to support our residents with safe, reliable transportation while also assisting with activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and safely transport residents, obeying all traffic laws, to doctor appointments, local outings/excursions and other planned trips as directed by the Director of Resident Enrichment
• Absorb and secure residents onto and off of the community vehicles(s) making certain that all residents are properly secured before driving
• Conduct daily inspection and safety checks on vehicle(s) before the first use and following the final use of the day
• Schedule regular maintenance of all community vehicles as necessary
• Maintain communication with the property through use of cell phone or other means to always keep in contact on resident location and status as necessary
• Assist with scheduling outings and/or medical appointments as needed, planned property activities and programs within the community between vehicle trips and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or the Executive Director
• Perform day-to-day clerical work
• Understand and fulfill all State, Federal and local regulations for maintaining safe vehicles, securing all required credentials/licensing for vehicle(s) a driver(s)
• Promote a spirit of teamwork and open communication in accordance with MBK principles and core values
• Demonstrate a positive and professional image at all times through dress and behaviors; display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, Team Members, and guests

Requirements

• High school diploma GED
• Age over 18 years or have proper work permit and authorization documentation
• Fingerprint clearances as required by government regulations and negative TB test
• Valid class of driver’s license required by state for vehicle/van(s) capacity and valid insurance
• Good communication skills including the ability to speak, write and read English
• Ability to perform basic clerical work as required by the position
• Display genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally at all times with personnel, residents, family members, guests and the general public
• Physical Demands (Include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, sitting)

Pay Rate

$17.00 to $19.50 per hour

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Include: Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k matching up to 4%Childcare and eldercare assistanceFlexible spending accountsPaid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

  Application Review

  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

  Regulatory Disclosures

  An "Excluded Party" is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.