Driver / Resident Program Assistant

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a compassionate driver to transport residents and assist with community errands. The role involves ensuring safety during trips, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and supporting daily activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with large vehicles and a valid driver's license, contributing to a mission of hospitality and respect.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

DailyPay access

Qualifications

• Experience driving a large vehicle (van, truck, or bus).
• Valid driver’s license to operate the building’s vehicle.
• Safe driving record in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents and perform community errands.
• Ensure residents are returned safely to the building.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and report mechanical needs.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Job description

• Community Name: The Sheridan at River Forest

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will transport residents on scheduled trips and special events as well as monitor the condition of the vehicle and coordinate necessary maintenance as required.

Job Description

• Transport residents and perform community errands as assigned.
• Ensure that all residents who use the transportation are returned safely to the building.
• Assist all residents in and out of the vehicle as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle by performing and/or scheduling regular interior/exterior cleaning.
• Report mechanical needs and repairs and assist in coordination to have repairs completed.
• Assist programming department with daily activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• You have experience driving a large vehicle; such as a van, truck, or bus.
• You currently have a valid driver’s license to operate the building’s vehicle.
• You have a safe driving record in accordance with Senior Lifestyle company policy.
• You are able to drive a vehicle without being easily distracted by talking passengers, and other external factors.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.