Transportation Assistant (Part-Time)

Legend Senior Living®; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for

Company Paid Life Insurance coverage

Voluntary benefits including: Hospital

401(k) program including discretionary

Competitive Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Discretionary Scholarship program

Annual performance evaluations/raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living is seeking a Transportation Assistant to support the Life Enrichment team by planning and executing engaging activities for residents, with a focus on safety and enjoyment.

The role requires driving company vehicles, coordinating with outside events, and providing friendly, reliable transportation on Tuesday/Thursday and weekends, with opportunities for growth within a caring community.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Age 25 or older to meet company insurance requirements.
• Clean driving record to meet company insurance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to transport residents in company vehicles.
• Prefer: Experience working with seniors, event planning, lesson planning, demonstrated creative skills.
• Standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of resident activities, including calendar development, budgeting, coordinating with outside organizations, setup and cleanup.
• Help ensure activities meet residents' needs and preferences.
• Provide oversight of a specific life enrichment component as assigned (e.g., Memory Care, specific activity).
• Coordinate transportation of residents to/from outside events and drive company vehicles when needed.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Driver's license

Event planning

Lesson planning

Creativity

Job description

Tues/Thurs days and weekends

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 8 years in a row!

Benefits--Transportation Assistant

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

JOB HIGHLIGHTS--Transportation Assistant

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the Life Enrichment team as a Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by planning and executing engaging activities.

Responsibilities--Transportation Assistant

• Assisting with the planning and implementation of resident activities, to include calendar development, budgeting, coordinating with outside organizations, setup, and cleanup
• Helping to ensure activities meet the needs and preferences of residents
• Being willing to provide oversight of a specific life enrichment component (e.g. Memory Care, specific activity, etc.) as assigned
• Coordinating the transportation of residents to and from outside events to include driving company vehicle when needed
• Communicating effectively with residents and staff
• Adhering to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines

Bonus opportunities--Transportation Assistant

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements--

Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant

• Required: Current, valid driver’s license
• Required: Age 25 or older to meet company insurance requirements
• Required: Clean driving record to meet company insurance requirements
• Required: Willingness and ability to transport residents in company vehicles
• Prefer: Experience working with one or more of the following: seniors, event planning, lesson planning, demonstrated creative skills
• Individual is required to perform standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout their shift.

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.