Activity Assistant and Bus Driver Part-time

Fields Senior Living; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fields Senior Living in Arlington, WA, seeks a dependable driver to transport residents to appointments and social activities, while maintaining safety and courtesy at all times. You will perform daily bus safety checks, keep logs, ensure vehicle cleanliness, and report any mechanical issues to the management.

A caring, professional demeanor and clear communication with residents and staff are essential. You must meet health requirements for operating a vehicle, be 18+, and be willing to work

Qualifications

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and safe transportation for residents to appointments, banks, shopping, and social events.
• Complete daily bus safety checks and document any concerns or damage.
• Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness and ensure battery, Bluetooth and cell phone readiness.
• Maintain safety logs and report mechanical problems to leadership.
• Deliver warm, compassionate customer service to residents, families, coworkers, and the public."
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team work

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide timely and safe transportation for residents to and from various locations such as: shopping, medical appointments, banks, and social events
• Complete bus safety checks daily, prior to driving bus. Ensure the vehicle is in safe working manner and document any areas of concern or damage. Vehicle emergency kit should be stocked and refilled during this time, if necessary.
• Ensure cell phone is charged and Bluetooth is inside the vehicle.
• Maintain an accurate log of safety documentation of safety checks.
• Provide exceptional customer service by approaching with warmth, compassion, and respect to establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and the public.
• Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness.
• Inform the executive director in writing of any mechanical problems.
• Communicate with Life Enrichment Director about success of outings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Must be neat in appearance, pleasant personality, be congenial to fellow team members, residents, families, and the public in general. Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties.
• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meetdeadlines.
• Mustbedetail andteam-workoriented.
• Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills andcommunityrequirements.

Qualifications

• MustbeDrugfreeandsubmittoUrinaryAnalysisDrugscreeninguponhireandroutinely.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test.
• Must be eighteen (18) years old.
• Have working knowledge of vehicles and the operation of large vehicles/buses.
• 7+ years of experience operating vehicles.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of the local area, including local shopping areas and medical locations.
• A passion for helping seniors, especially those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in standard English.
• Able to work all shifts to ensure staffing coverage when needed.
• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the workday; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach.
• Healthy and able to meet the health requirements for operating a vehicle.
• Mustbewillingtobeactiveandonfeetduringentireworkshift.
• Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non‑strenuous and strenuous activities.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.