Driver and Activities Assistant

Era Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,031 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Free Parking

Medical/Dental Plans

Longevity bonuses

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Seattle is looking for a full-time Driver to join their Life Enrichment team. As a Driver, you will provide essential transportation services for residents, assist in activities, and ensure vehicle maintenance. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Competitive pay between $21.80 and $23.50 per hour, with great benefits including medical plans, vacation, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must maintain compliance with driving policy.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Pass DSHS and State background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for residents to activities and appointments.
• Schedule vehicle trips and place reminder calls.
• Provide care and maintenance of community vehicles.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Valid Washington State Driver License

First Aid and CPR certification

Long term care aide certificate

Job description

$21.80 - $23.50 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals! Free Parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Driver to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our Lakeshore Community, South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shifts are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am - 05:00pm.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

Primary Responsibilities:

The Driver provides customer service-focused transportation for community residents to a variety of activities, appointments and outings. Assists in resident group activities as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide transportation for residents including: personal/small group shopping trips, to and from appointments, and for small group external recreation events
• Schedule vehicle trips for residents and/or life enrichment activities/events and place reminder calls of the scheduled events to residents
• Provide general care and preventative maintenance of community vehicles
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles; provide additional escort as needed
• Lead or assist in resident group activities as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have and maintain a driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy
• Possess basic computer skills including ability to use Outlook and email
• Able to communicate, read, and write effectively in English
• Interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required

Education and Experience:

• Valid Washington State Driver License; Must be 25 years’ old.
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire
• Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire
• **Not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011
• Required to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate)

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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