ACTIVITIES DRIVER

ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Help residents stay connected to the people, places, and experiences that make life engaging. As a Wellness Arts Transportation Driver, you will provide safe, reliable transportation for residents participating in dining experiences, cultural events, shopping trips, recreation, day trips, and other community outings throughout Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. This role is more than driving, you will be a welcoming, supportive presence who helps make each outing comfortable, enjoyable, and meaningful. This flexible, as-needed position may be a great fit for someone who enjoys working with older adults, values variety, and has availability for a mix of daytime, evening, weekend, special-event, and occasional extended-trip assignments based on program needs. What Makes This Opportunity Rewarding You will play an important part in helping residents maintain independence, build social connections, explore the greater Winston-Salem community, and enjoy cultural, recreational, educational, and wellness experiences beyond campus. Each assignment is different, and the flexible schedule offers variety while allowing you to make a direct, positive contribution to resident life at Arbor Acres.

Requirements

• Warm, dependable, and service-minded approach, with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with older adults, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Comfortable assisting residents with boarding and exiting vehicles and with mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, in accordance with established training, and safety procedures.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, sound judgment, and attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on program needs.
• Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with older adults, staff, residents’ families, visitors, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Ability to demonstrate a record of safe driving habits.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs, and to safely secure wheelchairs using vehicle restraint systems as needed.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and electronic means with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to perform essential mental functions, including reading comprehension and to work effectively under moderate levels of stress.
• Work habits must demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability and responsiveness.
• Ability to embody and uphold the Mission, Vision, and culture of Arbor Acres by demonstrating its core Values Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, Well-Being, Artistry, Respect, and Diligence.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to accept varied assignments, which may include days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, day trips, special events, and occasional travel based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from scheduled Wellness Arts, recreational, and community outings.
• Help create a positive resident experience by offering courteous assistance, encouragement, and support throughout each trip.
• Maintain required transportation logs and attendance documentation and follow procedures designed to ensure every resident returns safely to campus.
• Complete routine vehicle safety checks before and after trips and promptly report maintenance concerns, malfunctions, or fuel needs.
• Support residents during outings as an escort when needed and communicate concerns or changes appropriately to the Wellness Arts team.
• Respond to and report incidents or emergencies in accordance with departmental procedures, including completing required documentation.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned by the Wellness Arts Coordinator or Wellness Arts Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed