Activity Assistant/Van Driver

Job Description

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Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a compassionate Full Time Activity Assistant/Van Driver to join our team!

Hourly Rate: $17.75-19.00/hr

The Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents

• Leads and implements one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule

• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups

• Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity

• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

• Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Activity Director

The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation as appropriate.

Van Driver Responsibilities:

Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order

• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; stays with group at all times except for when parking the van

• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings and shopping trips

• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.

We believe in offering our employees meaningful benefits. Below is a sampling of the benefits we offer our associates. To find out more, please apply today!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Spring Health Wellness Program

• aHealthyMe Wellness Program

• 401(k) offering with Auto-enrollment feature

• Life insurance benefit available date of hire, company sponsored.

• Long Term disability, company sponsored.

• Voluntary benefits that include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity

• BJ's Club membership

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Working Advantage Discounts: including Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, Hotels, Sporting Events & Online Shopping

• Cell phone discounts with AT&T and Verizon

• Vacation and Health & Wellness paid time off.

• Up to 10 Holidays

• and more!

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.

• Possesses training and knowledge in recreational activities