Community Life Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Community Life Specialist

Position Type : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

About eliseo:

eliseo is a not-for-profit Senior Living Community that has been serving the greater Tacoma community for 85 years! Our 28-acre campus includes a Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care Nursing Services, Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living Homes. We are dedicated to engaging the lives of our residents through active living, compassion, and dignity. As one of the largest not-for-profit employers in Pierce County, we strive to enrich the lives of our residents through selfless service.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, then eliseo may be the perfect fit for you.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Summary:

Supports and promotes Resident well-being by assisting with resident engagement and life enrichment needs. Provides opportunities for residents to utilize transportation services and access both on and off campus.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• 5+ years Driving Experience
• 1+ year Social or Recreational Program Experience
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Valid WA Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, and Safe Driver Record

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains in-house channel and resident engagements platforms.
• Ensures delivery of printed and digital information and occasional meals, etc to residents.
• Plan, organize and facilitate programs and events for Independent Living Residents.
• Facilitate the coordination and planning of Resident outings.
• Schedule entertainers and speakers for events and/or holiday programs.
• Support and address any resident needs through appropriate communication methods, in-person, email and phone communication.
• Provides transportation for residents on and off campus for appointments, catch-a-ride and outings. This includes driving, scheduling, and escorting residents to assure safety between vehicles and pick-up/drop-off locations.
• Checks vehicle, weather, and driving conditions to determine viability of safe operations.
• Logs vehicle settings in logbook to include mileage, fuel level, and reports any vehicle issues.
• Transports residents using multiple passenger vehicles, with or without lift capabilities, including wheelchair accessibility.
• Assists residents with loading/unloading of resident equipment to include wheelchairs, walkers, canes and personal items.
• Reports any changes in resident status, unusual occurrences or behaviors and any problems with completion of appointments.
• Supports with various administrative tasks including flyer creation and distribution, resident birthday/sympathy cards, and Compass newsletter.
• Represents eliseo in a professional manner by demonstrating positive public relations.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off- accrue 4.62 hours biweekly based on 40 hour work week
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Free Fitness Center
• Early Access to Paycheck with PayActiv
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability plans
• Scholarship opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Childcare Expenses
• Plan for Retirement with 403b and 403b 2% Matching
• Subsidized Bus Passes

Upon acceptance of an offer, candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, reference checks and background check prior to starting work with eliseo.

Upon first day of hire, all staff are required to provide documentation of influenza vaccination (Seasonally for Influenza). Additionally, all staff will undergo tuberculosis testing upon their first day and annually.

eliseo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. eliseo participates in the E-Verify program.