Driver & Life Enrichment Assistant

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disa

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holid

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use at most facilities

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, a

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Covenant Living Communities and Services in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator / Driver to provide safe transportation and lead a vibrant activities program that promotes wellness, independence, and social engagement for residents.

You will drive the community van, support a wide range of activities, and build meaningful relationships with residents while ensuring safety and enjoyment on outings and events.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL license if applicable.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support life enrichment activities and resident engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive community van for appointments, outings, and activities.
• Assist residents safely onto/off vehicle and escort as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement life enrichment programs.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational, educational, cultural, and wellness activities.
• Set up, facilitate, and clean activity events and gatherings.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and provide companionship.
• Accompany residents on outings, ensuring safety and enjoyment.
• Maintain attendance and participation logs as directed.
• Notify supervisor about vehicle maintenance needs.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and monitor fuel levels.
• Monitor vehicle inspection/maintenance schedules.
• Identify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean interior/exterior of the van regularly.
• Assist with decorating common areas for holidays and events.

Skills

Safe transportation

Resident engagement

Activity coordination

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

The Life Enrichment Coordinator / Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation for residents while supporting a vibrant activities program that promotes social engagement, wellness, independence, and overall quality of life. This role serves as a key contributor to creating meaningful experiences for residents through transportation services, activities, events, and community outings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the community van for scheduled appointments, outings, and resident activities.
• Assist residents safely onto and off the vehicle and escort them to their destination when needed.
• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of life enrichment programs and activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in social, recreational, educational, cultural, and wellness programs.
• Assist with setting up, facilitating, and cleaning up activity events and community gatherings.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and provide companionship and engagement opportunities.
• Accompany residents on community outings and special events, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
• Maintain attendance records and activity participation logs as directed.
• Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance or repair needs.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and monitor fuel levels before each trip.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection and maintenance schedules.
• Help maintain a safe community environment by identifying and reporting hazards.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the van on a regular basis.
• Assist with decorating common areas for holidays, special events, and community celebrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident engagement and quality of life.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Valid Driver’s License and CDL License, if applicable
• Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision
  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Compensation Pay Range:

$14.44 - $18.80 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.44 - $18.80 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.