Driver / Activities Assistant - Part Time

About the role

MBK Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the lives of both residents and team members through quality work. We embrace the Yoi Shigoto philosophy, which emphasizes good, quality work to build trust, set high standards, and foster growth.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents and guests in community vehicle(s) to scheduled medical appointments, local excursions, and other planned community programs, strictly obeying all traffic laws.
• Safely load and unload residents, including proper operation of the wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs and residents before driving.
• Maintain open communication with the community property, reporting resident location and status as necessary.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections and safety checks on the community vehicle(s) to ensure proper operational order, identify potential mechanical issues, and ensure the necessary safety equipment is readily available.
• Promptly report any safety, mechanical, maintenance issues, or damage to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate and schedule regular vehicle maintenance and preventative repairs as needed, and be prepared to handle minor on-road maintenance (e.g., tire changing).
• Understand and comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, and company policies and procedures, including securing required driver/vehicle credentials/licensing and maintaining safe vehicles.
• Perform wellness programming duties as directed by management.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Wellness Programming team by providing programming support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Executive Director, or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1+ years of related experience driving, preferably in a service, transportation, or related field.
• 2+ years of driving experience with knowledge of vehicle preventive maintenance programs and basic emergency repairs, preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or possess a proper work permit and authorization.
• Valid state issued driver’s license with required class for company vehicles, valid insurance, and ability to maintain a safe driving record that meets company motor vehicle record policy standards.
• Must complete required Background clearances, health screening and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment (must be within the last 6 months).
• Must meet and sustain company Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
• Ability to safely operate a passenger van, wheelchair lift, and basic tools (i.e., tire changing equipment, First Aid Kit, dollies/hand trucks), with or without accommodation.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, in the community and between neighborhoods to assist in loading and unloading residents into community vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds, as necessary.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and transport passengers safely.
• Ability to assist in the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and in emergency situations.
• Must be able and willing to drive the community vehicle, and support a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, when business needs dictate.