Driver Activities Assistant

Courtyard-Village-At-Raleigh-Hills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage negotiable

Job summary

Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Driver-Activities Assistant to safely transport residents and support our activities program. This dual-role position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with older adults and providing dependable, compassionate service.

You will transport residents to appointments and events, lead engaging activities, and ensure safety and well-being during outings.

Qualifications

• CDL with clean driving record.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Activities/programming experience a plus.
• Patient, dependable, and team oriented.
• Able to pass background check and drug screening.
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals to board/off-board vehicle.
• Ensuring passengers are safely seated inside the vehicle.
• Securing residents’ mobility devices (walkers, wheelchairs).
• Record every bus trip and attendees; document mileage and time.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and notify for repairs.
• Basic knowledge of loading/unloading passengers safely.
• Operate and maintain assigned motor vehicle.
• Ability to find geographic locations.
• Follow instructions and maintain activity records.
• Able to lift and move up to 80 pounds.
• Establish good relations with residents and staff.
• 25 years of age.
• 6–12 months of driving experience.
• Any equivalent training/experience.
• Courtyard Village is an Artegan managed community.
• Wage negotiable based on proven experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to medical appointments, shopping, banks, and social outings, and perform daily vehicle safety checks.
• Help plan and lead activities and events promoting physical, social, and mental well-being for residents.

Skills

CDL

Clean driving record

Older adults experience

Activities experience

Team player

Background check

Drug screening

Mobility assistance

Lifting to 80 lbs

Geographic locating

Job description

Driver - Activities Assistant

Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills, located in Portland, Oregon, is currently seeking a Driver-Activities Assistant to help our residents live richly at every stage of life. This dual-role position combines safe, reliable transportation with hands-on support for our resident activities program — perfect for someone who loves connecting with older adults and takes pride in dependable, compassionate service.

What you’ll do

Safely transport residents to medical appointments, shopping, banks, and social outings, completing daily vehicle safety checks along the way. You’ll also help plan and lead engaging activities and events that promote physical, social, and mental well-being for our residents.

What we’re looking for

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), clean driving record
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Activities/programming experience a plus
• Patient, dependable, and a genuine team player
• Able to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Assisting ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals to board and off-board vehicle
• Ensuring that passengers are safely seated inside the motor vehicle
• Securing residents’ mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Keeping a record of each bus trip and the residents who attended
• Documenting the mileage and time for each bus trip
• Performing preventive maintenance functions such as checking lights, maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure, etc. and notifying supervisory personnel of need for further service or repair, assisting maintenance director during downtimes with light maintenace duties.
• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used to load, secure, and unload passengers from a motor vehicle
• Skill in the operation and basic maintenance of assigned motor vehicle
• Ability to find geographic locations
• Ability to follow oral/ written instructions and keep a record of activities
• Ability to lift, maneuver, and support materials of up to 80 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
• 25 years of age
• Six to 12 months of work experience operating, loading, and unloading a motor vehicle
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities stated above
• Courtyard Village is an Artegan managed community.
• Wage negotiable based on proven experience.

Why Artēgan

Join a team that celebrates the ART of life — offering meaningful work, a supportive community culture, and the chance to make a real difference in residents’ daily lives. Check us out at artegan.com