What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant and Driver position at The Lakeshore?
$21.25 - $23 per hour | Great Benefits! Free Meals! Free Parking!
Era Living is seeking a full-time Driver to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our Lakeshore Community, South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shifts are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
- Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
- 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
- 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity bonuses
- Employee discount programs
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 “2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.
Salary : $21 - $23
