Activities Assistant/Van Driver | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services•Savannah, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing meaningful recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents. The Activities Assistant/Driver supports resident programming and provides safe, reliable transportation for residents. The role is approximately 50% resident activities and programming and 50% transportation and driving, supporting Harmony’s dimensions of wellness, signature programs, person-centered interests, community outings, appointments, and other transportation needs.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or relevant experience, subject to state requirements.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Comfort driving a community passenger vehicle and regularly transporting senior residents.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, and engaging, with a passion for working with seniors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in senior living, activities, recreation, transportation, hospitality, or a related field.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, planning, and implementing monthly activities and programs based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests.
Lead and facilitate resident programs and activities throughout the day.
Survey and interview residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and identify their interests, talents, preferences, and satisfaction with community programming.
Partner with the Life Enrichment Director, Harmony Square Director, and program team to plan calendars, events, outings, supplies, and activities.
Develop positive relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote satisfaction.
Assist with Resident Council meetings, volunteer programs, program documentation, and daily activity communications.
Prepare and maintain activity areas, supplies, equipment, and materials.
Assist with community events, special programs, and resident outings.
Safely transport residents in the community vehicle to shopping trips, grocery trips, leisure activities, community outings, appointments, and other destinations.
Provide transportation for scheduled resident activities and off-site events, including physician and other medical appointments as directed.
Assist residents safely in and out of the vehicle and with mobility equipment as needed.
Ensure residents are comfortable and safe during transportation and outings.
Operate the community vehicle according to company safety policies and applicable regulations.
Keep the community vehicle clean, safe, and organized; assist with its maintenance and inspection schedule.
Complete required transportation documentation and vehicle logs.
Coordinate off-site outings, ensuring safe transportation and supervision of participating residents.
Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to residents while driving.