Activity Assistant Van Driver The Residence at Otter Creek

LCB Senior Living•Middlebury, VT

6d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activity Assistant Van Driver at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, Vermont. This role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities, encourages residents to participate, and helps arrange transportation and escort residents to community activities. The position also includes driving residents in a 12-passenger van as needed, supporting the residence store and volunteer program, maintaining activity supplies, and helping prepare newsletters and calendars. Full-time availability is required. The listed wage is $19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The role requires at least six years of driving experience and the ability to drive a 12-passenger vehicle.

Requirements

At least six years of driving experience.
Ability to drive a 12-passenger vehicle.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
No more than two moving violations in a three-year period, as determined by the insurance broker.
Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
Creativity and motivational skills.
Effective oral and written communication in English.
Ability to work independently and perform tasks independently.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation, and calendar/newsletter software.
Ability to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, and lift.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
Suggest ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
Maintain professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families.
Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
Help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs.
Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
Help maintain adequate department supplies within budget.
Assist residents to and from activities.
Help prepare the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
Attend required ongoing in-service training and orientation.
Drive residents in the van as needed.
Perform dual tasks and work independently.