Senior Activity Center Assistant

City Of Humble•Humble, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Humble is seeking a compassionate and dependable individual to serve as a Senior Activity Center Assistant and Senior Bus Driver. Under the direction of the Sr. Activity Center Coordinator, this position oversees daily operations of the center, supports senior programs, activities, and events, as well as providing safe and reliable transportation for senior citizens to appointments, errands, and community activities. The ideal candidate is customer-service oriented, organized, and committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for seniors. Responsibilities include assisting with recreational programs and luncheons, coordinating transportation schedules, maintaining records and reports, supporting special events and daily center operations, and operating the senior bus. Prior experience working with seniors and driving a bus or van is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three (3) years customer service experience.
Must possess valid State of Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Must successfully pass background investigation, physical, and drug screen.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish – Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
Experience driving bus or mini-van.
Prior experience working with senior citizens in a professional or community setting.

Responsibilities

Assist senior activity coordinator with senior programs that include arts and crafts, exercise, educational and social luncheons.
Assist in organizing special events and fundraisers.
Use excellent customer service skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public.
Monitor and report materials, supplies, and/or equipment needed for senior activities.
Assist senior activity coordinator initiate and implement policies and procedures.
Help check building and equipment for needed repairs and unsafe or hazardous conditions.
Help research and plan new activities.
Help ensure all facets of senior luncheons are planned and executed.
Help ensure a clean and safe environment.
Operate the Senior Bus to transport senior citizens to and from the Senior Activity Center for activities held at and organized through the Center and to various appointments and/or errands including doctor’s visits, hair appointments, banks, and shopping.
Coordinate daily transportation routes and communicating information to Senior Center Coordinator.
Prepare and organize a daily transportation schedule to ensure the timely transportation of the senior citizens.
Assist senior passengers with safely boarding and exiting the bus, and help load and unload their groceries, particularly during inclement weather.
Assist passengers in wheelchairs onto the bus using the wheelchair lift and ensuring they are properly secured during transit.
Prepare written transportation and pre-trip inspection reports for the bus that includes information on number of passengers and mileage for the day.
Ensure the senior bus is cleaned and fueled at the end of the day.
Report any/all repairs or maintenance work needed to the bus to senior activity coordinator, as needed.
Answer incoming cell phone calls and schedule bus passengers.
Answer questions regarding programs or schedules coordinated through the Senior Activity Center.
Ability to work some weekends or evenings to assist in day trips or special events.