Active Living Assistant/ Driver

Active Living Assistant

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring an Active Living Assistant at Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, Alabama. If you want a career with kindness and are a team-focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!

Our Active Living Assistants are responsible for:

• Driving company vehicles to transport residents;
• Providing a high level of customer service to residents and team members by achieving the standards as outlined in the MG CARES program.
• Developing activities:
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and participating in a variety of social events/outings to provide a vibrant and active community life to residents.
• Engages residents, families, and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities that promote socialization, expand personal interests, increase physical activity, and continue education.
• Tracks resident activity participation and works with the Assisted Living Program Director to adjust calendar events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends to enhance the community program; creates and shares relevant best practices with both community staff and Active Living Program Directors.
• Assists with developing community communications, such as activities calendars, to residents, families, and prospective residents.
• Transports and/or accompanies residents to and from outside activities, shopping trips, and appointments in community vehicles.
• Sets up and cleans up activities (e.g., moving furniture, set up of tables, chairs, etc.).
• Acknowledges residents' special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays).
• Marketing:
• Conducts tours of the community when necessary.
• Administration:
• Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Assists with ordering and managing supplies for all activities.
• Takes responsibility for vehicle inspection as needed.
• Other duties
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• High school diploma required; college degree or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer social activity involvement.
• Senior living experience preferred.

Physical requirements:

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become an Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Yes, you can have a meaningful career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.