Driver/Transportation Scheduler

Ida Culver House Broadview; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Era Living seeks a part-time Driver to support our Life Enrichment program at Ida Culver House Broadview in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on transporting residents to activities and appointments and assisting with group events.

Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating trips, keeping vehicles maintained, helping residents in and out of transport, and participating in activities as needed. A driving record, basic computer skills, and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must have driving record compliant with Era Living policy.
• Ability to use Outlook and email.
• Able to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service-focused transportation for residents to activities and appointments.
• Schedule vehicle trips for residents and life enrichment events; place reminder calls.
• Provide general care and maintenance of community vehicles.
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles and provide escorts as needed.
• Lead or assist in resident group activities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Transportation experience

Outlook usage

English communication

Time management

Valid driver's license

Education

Washington State Driver License

First Aid & CPR

Caregiver Dementia training

Caregiver Mental Health training

Long term care aide certificate training

CEUs yearly

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

$21.80 - $23.50 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Driver to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our Ida Culver House Broadview Community, Seattle, WA. Shift is scheduled on Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

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 “2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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