Activity Assistant / CDL Bus Driver - IL Retirement Home

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

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

X

Grasping and fine manipulation

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force