Driver

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for residents including: personal/small group shopping trips, to and from appointments, and for small group external recreation events.
• Schedule vehicle trips for residents and/or life enrichment activities/events and place reminder calls of the scheduled events to residents.
• Provide 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have and 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 part-time Driver to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our Aljoya Thornton Place Community, Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Monday - Wednesday, 9:00AM to 5:30PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement).
• 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start (eligibility: regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours, but less than 32).
• Double pay for holidays worked.
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits Discounted ORCA commuter pass.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Required to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate).

About Era Living

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.