Job Type : Part Time
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Monterey is currently accepting applications for an Active Living Assistant (Driver) to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
We offer our employees:
Highly competitive pay!
Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous company match, vacation & sick time, holidays, and more!
A free daily meal!
A stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.
A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement!
Our Active Living Assistants (Drivers) are responsible for:
Develop Activities:
Assists with planning, coordinating, and participating in a variety of social events/outings to provide a vibrant and active community life to residents.
Transports and/or accompanies residents to and from outside activities, shopping trips, and appointments in community vehicles.
Capability to assist residents with boarding and disembarking from the vehicle with care.
Familiarity with the community's transportation policies and procedures
Diligence in adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with passengers to ensure a comfortable and safe ride.
Dependability and punctuality in fulfilling assigned driving duties.
Engages residents, families and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities that promote socialization, expand personal interests, increase physical activity, and continue education.
Sets up and cleans up activities (e.g., moving furniture, set up of tables, chairs, etc.).
Acknowledge residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays).
Administration:
Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Assists with ordering and managing supplies for all activities.
Takes responsibility for vehicle inspection and maintenance as needed.
Reports any vehicle issues promptly.
If you are someone with:
High School diploma required; College Degree or equivalent preferred.
Driving record in good standing and must have an active and valid Commercial Driver's License.
One to two years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prefer social activity involvement.
Senior living experience preferred.
The pay range for this position will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth
Consider applying to become an Active Living Assistant (Driver) with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
LOCATION
200 Iris Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 98940
Industry:
Healthcare
