Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Activity Assistant / CDL Bus Driver

Supervisor: Life Enrichment Director / Community Manager FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Date Approved: September 2021

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. As well as safely transporting residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age to drive a commercial (Class A or B) vehicle
Ability to drive the Community bus or other vehicles, meeting all federal, state, and provincial driving regulations and requirements
Must have a valid license, and have a good driving record, and hold commercial driver's licenses (CDL) with passenger endorsement, if applicable
Ability to meet the needs of the residents, transporting them to destinations on time and in an orderly fashion and account for all residents when leaving and returning to the community
Must submit a completed commercial driver packet supplied by the company and receive written authorization with approval from the company
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player:
- Possess organizational skills
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines

Satisfactorily pass the company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulations
Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
Provide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents’ scheduled times
Coordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetings
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendar
Informs residents of daily activities using announcement board
Invites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessary
Assists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or Supervisor
Facilitates socialization among residents
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boards
Assures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary manner
Facilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)
Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
Assists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook page
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others

Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required

Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner

Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)

Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential

Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Meet all federal, state, and provincial driving regulations
Read and abide to the Vehicle Safety Policy
Operate the Community bus or other vehicles in a safe manner at all times
Drive the Community bus or other vehicles to and from required destinations staying within 100 air mile radius and within state lines
Assist residents with walkers and groceries on and off the bus as needed and appropriately secure walkers when in motion
Must know how to operate the mechanical lift on the bus both hydraulically and manually (if applicable)
Interact with residents regarding their transportation needs in a caring and considerate manner
Schedule destinations of Community bus or other vehicles as directed by the Community Management Team
Be accessible to the Community Management Team during working hours.
Responsible for timely submission of paperwork related to the performance of job duties as required by operational procedures or as requested
If necessary, complete daily vehicle inspection and daily hours of service log reports following all DOT & State regulations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force