Activities Assistant (Personal Services)

Position Summary:
Safely transports residents on routine scheduled shopping excursions, appointments, Life Enrichment activities, and other
outings.
Essential Functions:
Observes safety regulations and requirements at all times
Schedules routine preventative maintenance for vehicles and keeps vehicles in good repair at all times
Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles, inside and out
Assists in gathering residents before and during outings and ensures the safety of the residents at all times
Keeps records and schedules of individual resident requests
Records mileage and maintains vehicle log
Tracks gas purchases and submits bills to the Business Office Manager
Maintains First Aid kit
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by Dir. of Maintenance and/or Dir. of Life Enrichment
Exhibits a courteous, helpful demeanor at all times to provide attentiveness and respect to our residents and team members
Helps to ensure that all residents and passengers are safely buckled in their seats when transporting
Understands protocol in reporting accidents and incidents to proper authorities when necessary
Understands that talking or texting and using personal music devices while driving is prohibited
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
Must have a high school education
Five years proven safe driving record and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs are preferred.
Must possess good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads
Must be able to load and unload wheelchair-dependent residents in a safe, caring, and courteous manner
Exceptional knowledge of all aspects of safe driving a must