Transportation Driver - Part-Time Weekends

Silver Maples Transportation Assistant

Silver Maples was founded in 1997 with a goal of addressing the needs of active seniors by developing a community which fosters its residents' independence, security, wellness, dignity, privacy, comfort and well-being. There are 17 Independent Living Villas, 77 Independent Living Apartments and 58 Assisted Living Apartments nestled in serene woods on over 17 acres just minutes away from Chelsea's downtown area, fifteen minutes from Ann Arbor and a short drive from Chelsea. Throughout its 20+ year history, the hallmark of Silver Maples has been its sense of community and family, fostered by positive, compassionate leadership, embraced by staff and residents alike.

This part-time position will generally be 4 hours on each Friday and Saturday (total 8 hours/week). Assistance may be requested occasionally on other days/evenings to fill in for activities/transportation staff on vacation or assist with larger events/bus trips as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and schedules transportation of Residents to appointments
• Transports Residents to special events, trips and activities, which may be during the day, evenings or weekends. Coordinates schedule with both Life Enrichment Director & Assistant Director.
• Physically assists Residents on and off the bus/vehicle safely.
• Assists in setting up and decorating for activities.
• Provides occasional assistance at Independent Living Front Desk.
• Encourages Residents to attend the activities and builds enthusiasm for the programs.
• All other duties assigned by Life Enrichment Director.

Requirements:

• Possesses valid Chauffeur's License (holding a valid Michigan operator's driver's license and passing a written test); If you do not possess, willing to obtain upon hiring
• Possesses documented clean driving record.
• Able to operate 14-passenger bus equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts (following training).
• Demonstrates an interest in working with a senior population.
• Demonstrates warm, outgoing, and compassionate personality.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills in the English language, necessary to communicate and work effectively with various staff, residents, family members, and the public.
• Willing to work flexible hours, such as special evenings or days, in addition to scheduled weekend hours.
• Able to use a computer and smart phone
• Able to multi-task.
• Possesses high school diploma.