Driver

Monarch Spring Meadows; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Monarch Spring Meadows seeks a Community Driver/Life Enrichment Assistant to transport residents to appointments and events, and assist the activities team with programming. Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm with weekend availability. Benefits and full-time status accompany this role; adherence to safety and policy standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience driving for seniors is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a current Passenger Endorsement in Connecticut is required.
• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required; conditional offers trigger MVR review.
• Ability to operate the community vehicle for resident outings.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive residents to medical appointments, local events, and shopping trips safely.
• Inspect and ensure vehicle safety and cleanliness before each trip.
• Perform routine maintenance and timely repairs on the vehicle.
• Secure passengers and equipment during departures.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, and resident attendance.
• Assist in setting up tables and chairs for resident activities and events.
• Conduct activities and programming for residents.
• Attend in-service trainings as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and community policies.

Skills

Experience driving for seniors

Verbal and written communication

Willing to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week
• Compensation: USD 21.5 - USD 22 - hourly

Company Description

At Spring Meadows by Monarch Communities, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that makes a difference because being a part of the Monarch team is more than a job and our team members deserve our best.

Big Picture Wellness, Smaller Community Setting

Job Description

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Director, we are seeking a Community Driver/Life Enrichment Assistant, who will be responsible for transportation for residents to and from doctor's appointments, local events and shopping, and assisting the activities team with setting up and conducting activities and programming for residents.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Weekend availability required.

Salary Range: $21.50 - $22.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drives residents to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips in a safe manner
• Ensures the vehicle is inspected before each use to ensure it is safe and clean prior to leaving the community
• Ensures preventive maintenance and all other maintenance required, it performed in a timely manner
• Verifies that all passengers and their equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) are safely secured prior to departure
• Keeps an accurate record of all inspections, maintenance, and resident attendance
• Assists in setting up tables/chairs within the community for resident activities
• Conducts activities and programming for residents
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience as a driver for seniors is preferred.
• Candidates must hold a validdriver’s license with a current Passenger Endorsement through the state of Connecticut.
• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required. All candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be subject to an MVR review prior to hire.
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.