Driver and Activities Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides customer service-focused transportation for community residents to a variety of activities, appointments, and outings.
• Affords assistance in resident group activities as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides transportation for residents including: personal/small group shopping trips, to and from appointments, and for small group external recreation events.
• Schedules vehicle trips for residents and/or life enrichment activities/events and places reminder calls of the scheduled events to residents.
• Provides general care and preventative maintenance of community vehicles.
• Aid residents in and out of vehicles; provide additional escort as needed.
• Lead or assist in resident group activities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain a driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy.
• Possess basic computer skills including ability to use Outlook and email.
• Able to communicate, read, and write effectively in English.
• Interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required.

About the Role

Era Living is seeking a full-time Driver to join the Life Enrichment team in the Lakeshore Community, South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shifts are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am - 05:00pm.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver License;
• Must be 25 years’ old;
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire;
• Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire;
• Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire (not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011).

Qualifications

• Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

Pay

$21.80 - $23.50 per hour

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am - 05:00pm