Driver/Activities Assistant

The Winfield at Richmond Heights is a Senior Living community located in Richmond Heights that provides Independent and Assisted Living Services. Our Community promotes a warm and respectful atmosphere for all of our residents and staff.

We are currently searching for a Full Time Bus Driver/Activity Assistant for immediate hire.

As a Bus Driver/Activity Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of quality programs designed to assist residents in using their potential physically, mentally & socially.

The Bus Driver/Activity Assistant position reports to the Activities Director and the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Transport residents to doctor's appointments in community bus and other outings such as shopping

* Facilitate & oversee group outings and events

* Assist residents in developing interpersonal relationships, and in developing the confidence needed to participate in group activities

* Facilitate group activities based on the physical & cognitive abilities of the residents

* Maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, residents and families, entertainers, volunteers

* Be respectful to residents, guests and employees

* Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

* Must present the highest standards of customer service to all residents, family members, co-workers and visitors

*Be prompt. Report all absences or tardiness within two hours of starting time in accordance with company attendance policy

* Have friendly, outgoing personality

* Must have excellent communication skills

* Must have excellent organizational skills

* Must possess the following mental abilities: alertness, judgement, initiative, creativity & imagination

* Must have critical thinking ability and be able to determine solutions to problems that arise

* Must be compassionate and work with tact & ethical awareness

* Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a clean driving record

* Must be able to pass new hire physical, drug screen and have clean background check

* Must be able to work weekends and holidays if necessary

The Winfield at Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, political ideology, veteran status, or any category protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reduction in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We fully comply with our legal duty to provide reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. If you have a disability that would affect your ability to perform the essential functions of this job, you must let us know prior to accepting this position and as soon as possible should a change occur.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as The Winfield at Richmond Heights deems necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person