Senior Living Activities & Transportation Coordinator

Solstice at Palatine; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an Activities Coordinator/Driver to plan engaging resident programs and provide transportation support within our senior communities. The role blends hands-on programming with safe, reliable transport for residents to activities and appointments.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in activities, hospitality, or senior living, a valid driver’s license (21+), and strong communication and organizational skills. CDL may be required depending on community needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in activities, hospitality, or senior living preferred.
• Must be 21+ with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CDL may be required based on community needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for working with seniors and creating meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being
• Encourage and engage residents to participate in activities
• Plan and facilitate daily programs, special events, and holiday celebrations
• Coordinate events from start to finish (set-up, execution, breakdown)
• Organize and maintain an activities calendar and community newsletter
• Maintain activity spaces and supplies; manage inventory
• Coordinate with other departments to support programming needs
• Support memory care and mixed-group programming as applicable
• Meet with new residents to introduce programs and build engagement
• Organize and support volunteer involvement
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide safe, timely transportation for residents to activities and appointments
• Assist residents in and out of vehicles, including mobility support
• Secure wheelchairs and ensure passenger safety
• Maintain vehicles (cleaning, fueling, basic inspections)
• Document vehicle condition and support compliance (registration, licensing)

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an Activities Coordinator/Driver to plan engaging resident programs and provide transportation support within our senior communities. The role blends hands-on programming with safe, reliable transport for residents to activities and appointments.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in activities, hospitality, or senior living, a valid driver’s license (21+), and strong communication and organizational skills. CDL may be required depending on community needs.