Activities Aide/ Transportation Driver

Welcome to Distinctiv e L iving , we're seeking a Part Time Activities Aide / Driver for our Parkdale Senior Living and Memory Care Facility in Clinton Township, MI.

Here at Distinctive Living , we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish.

We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The Transportation Driver provides transportation to the residents for appointments and errands, such as medical appointments, banking, shopping, worship services, entertainment, and other miscellaneous activities.

Ensures safety of all passengers. Runs event and community errands as needed.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive :

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Director, Resident Experience, transports residents in a safe manner while observing all safe driving standards.

Communicates with residents, physician offices, and the community at large in a professional manner at all times. Informs residents, community team members and medical providers of times of pick-up and drop-off of residents to activities and appointments.

Follows schedule as written with minimal change and cancellation. Uses appropriate procedures to assist residents to minimize the risk of injury or accident.

Understands the medical needs of the resident and how best to approach the resident to and from the vehicle and in loading and unloading the resident.

Resident outings will be scheduled on the monthly calendar and will include site-seeing trips, destination locations, and medical trips.

This transportation will be the responsibility of the Driver who carries out activity outings and medical visits transportation with the assisted living department.

Carries belongings, opens doors, and cautions residents on steps and other objects in their path. Opens / closes and loads / unloads walkers and wheelchairs.

Assists residents in and out of the vehicle utilizing the wheelchair lift and / or stairs, if needed.

• Ensures residents are safely seated with seat belts secured.
• Assists residents in wheelchairs during activities outside the community.
• Accounts for presence of all residents when leaving or returning to the community. Calls resident rooms for appointment / activity reminders, as needed.
• Fills the community motor vehicle with gasoline at pre-approved service stations.
• Responds immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies, based on established protocol.
• Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of resident's health to management as appropriate.
• May be responsible for ensuring all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of all vehicles. Checks the vehicles prior to transporting residents in order to ensure that all safety and emergency equipment is available during transports.

Keeps a maintenance log on the vehicles and ensures that all preventative maintenance is performed in a timely manner.

Works in a safe manner and ensures that unsafe actions are brought to the attention of the Executive Director. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.

Should workplace injuries occur, the Executive Director will be notified and the Driver will follow all procedures for treatment, investigation, and return to work.

Injured workers will communicate with their supervisor as noted in the Employee Handbook.

• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Skills and Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record required.
• CDL preferred.
• Prior experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Apply today to learn why Distinctive Living is a certified Great Place to Work !

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