Weekend Driver

Monarch Communities

Weekend Driver

Trumbull, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Program Assistant and Van Driver, who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community and drive them to doctor's appointments, local events and shopping. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs in Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care. If you have a clean driving record, transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!

    Schedule:

    Weekends

    Responsibilities and Duties

    • Assists with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
    • Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
    • Assumes responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
    • Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents
    • Keeps residents engaged between planned social activities.
    • Drive to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
    • High school diploma or higher education preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication
    • Willing to work flexible hours
    • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
    • Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings

    Physical Abilities

    • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
    • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Ancillary benefits including life insurance, disability insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Supportive leadership team
    • Start-up Culture