1st Shift Activity Leader / Driver - Bedford Heights

Hattie Larlham; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Activity Leader/Driver, where you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will engage clients in fun activities like bowling and shopping, ensuring their safety and well-being. This position offers a full-time schedule with no weekends or holidays, allowing for a great work-life balance. Enjoy competitive pay, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. With paid training and opportunities for career growth, this is the perfect stepping-stone for anyone pursuing a career in the medical field. Apply today and be part of a nurturing environment that values comfort, joy, and achievement.

Benefits

Low-Cost Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Earned Wage Access

Bonuses for Referrals

Wellness Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with 5 or fewer points.
• Willingness to learn how to drive a small bus.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with disabilities in various activities and outings.
• Assist individuals with personal care while ensuring their safety.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Assist with Personal Care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Small Bus

Job description

Activity Leader / Driver at Hattie Larlham's Excel Adult Day Services have fun each and every day interacting with our clients during a variety of fun and rewarding experiences such as our group outings, activities and field trips with the people we serve with developmental disabilities and special needs.

Openings:

• Activity Leader / Driver - Full-Time position at our Bedford Heights location.
• 1st Shift Monday to Friday - No weekends or holidays!
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED, a valid Ohio Driver's License with 5 or fewer points and willing to learn how to drive our small bus.

Duties: Activities Leader helps people with disabilities to engage in a variety of outings and activities such as bowling, movie theaters, sledding, shopping, attending plays, social interactions with a variety of people and more! Other responsibilities include assisting individuals served with personal care while ensuring their safety and well-being. We will also train you on driving our bus so we can open up new experiences for these great people out in the community.

Sounds great, right? Apply today and earn great benefits like low-cost health insurance, generous paid time off, and flexible scheduling for work-life balance.

We provide paid training for all new employees so you can provide the high-quality care and services we demand for the people we serve.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive Rates - Starting rate $17.43 / hr.
• Earned Wage Access – Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Bonuses - Earn up to $500 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working as a Direct Care Worker.
• Paid Training - Learn First Aid/CPR, proper lifting techniques, how to maneuver a wheelchair, and understand non-verbal cues.
• Get Recognized – Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off - Work hard and relax. We all need a vacation every now and then and it's pretty cool when we're paid to relax! PTO is available at 24 hours/week and you get six (6) paid holidays when you're full-time.
• Wellness - Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month After Hire – multiple Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision Plans, Free Life Insurance Policy, Employer Match Retirement Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and much more.
• Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career.

About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.