Activities Assistant / Driver

Harmony Senior Services

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 25,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking an Life Enrichment Activities Assistant / Driver to support engaging activities for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents and provide safe transportation. The role is split roughly 50% activities and 50% driving, with a focus on wellness, safety, and person-centered programming.

You will collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director and team to plan monthly calendars, lead programs, and accompany residents on outings while maintaining vehicle safety

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years in senior living, activities, or related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Comfort driving a community vehicle and transporting seniors regularly.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Flexible scheduling incl. evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing, planning, and implementing monthly activities and programs based on wellness dimensions and resident interests.
Leads and facilitates resident programs and activities throughout the day.
Surveying residents to identify interests and satisfaction with programming.
Plan calendars, events, outings, supplies, and activities with the team.
Develops relationships with residents and families to encourage participation.
Supports Resident Council meetings, volunteer programs, and daily activity communications.
Prepares and maintains activity areas, supplies, equipment, and materials.
Assists with community events, special programs, and outings.
Safely transports residents to shopping trips, appointments, and activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

9136 Old Montgomery Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods.

The Activities Assistant / Driver is responsible for supporting meaningful, engaging resident programming while also providing safe and reliable transportation for residents. This position is approximately 50% resident activities and programming and 50% resident transportation and driving. The role supports Harmony’s dimensions of wellness, signature programs, person-centered interests, community outings, appointments, and other transportation needs.

Responsibilities

Activities & Resident Engagement – Approximately 50%

Assists with developing, planning, and implementing monthly activities and programs based on the dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and person-centered resident interests.
Leads and facilitates engaging resident programs and activities throughout the day.
Assists with surveying and interviewing residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and identify their interests, talents, preferences, and satisfaction with community programming.
Partners with the Life Enrichment Director, Harmony Square Director, and program team to plan calendars, events, outings, supplies, and activities.
Develops positive relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote resident and family satisfaction.
Assists with Resident Council meetings, volunteer programs, program documentation, and daily activity communications.
Prepares and maintains activity areas, supplies, equipment, and materials.
Assists with community events, special programs, and resident outings.

Resident Transportation & Driving – Approximately 50%

Safely transports residents in the community vehicle to and from shopping trips, grocery trips, leisure activities, community outings, appointments, and other destinations.
Provides transportation for scheduled resident activities and off-site events.
May transport residents to physician and other medical appointments as directed.
Assists residents safely in and out of the vehicle and with mobility equipment as needed.
Ensures residents are comfortable and safe throughout transportation and outings.
Operates the community vehicle in accordance with all company safety policies and applicable regulations.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized community vehicle.
Assists with the community vehicle maintenance and inspection schedule.
Completes required transportation documentation and vehicle logs.
Supports and coordinates off-site outings, ensuring safe transportation and supervision of participating residents.
Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to residents while driving.

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or relevant experience, subject to state requirements.
1–3 years of experience in senior living, activities, recreation, transportation, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Must be comfortable driving a community passenger vehicle and transporting senior residents on a regular basis.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, and engaging, with a passion for working with seniors.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.