Driver & Activities Coordinator

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This position is responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments and to the community for admission from local hospitals, as well as activity outings in a safe and courteous manner and other requests as deemed necessary.This position also works with the Life Enrichment Team to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication.

DRIVER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the van on scheduled appointments and activities.

• Assist the residents onto and off the vehicle and to point of destination if required.

• Notify their supervisor of any required repairs to the vehicle.

• Complete the checklist on the van at the beginning of each day and check the gas on the van before each trip.

• Monitor and comply with vehicle inspection schedule.

• Keep facility environment safe by removing unsafe items from driveways and walkways. Report broken or hazardous objects to your supervisor.

• Clean interior and exterior of van weekly.

LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs at the campus

• Program include structured individual and group activities and facilitating resident-led events and activities.

• Plan for and escort when needed off-campus events such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and others while maintain compliance with CL Policy.

• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program.

• Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus.

• Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events to include townhall and resident council meetings.

• Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events.

• Update on-campus TV channel.

• Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as monthly newsletter, information board, etc.) appropriately.

• Provide newsletter editing as needed.

• Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded.

• Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in create. Update care plans, interventions and attend care conferences as needed.

• Update care plans, interventions and attend care conferences as needed.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Preferred Degree: Associate’s Degree

• Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Experience in working with senior adults.

• Strong communication, organization, creativity, problem solving and teamwork skills.

• Design and implement programs compatible with state regulations.

• Ability to train and mentor a team.

• Develop and schedule life enrichment programs in alignment with patients interests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions

• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.

• Clarity of Vision:

  • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$17.52 - $23.06 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

• 403(b) with a 3% employer match

• Fitness center use at most facilities.

• Various voluntary benefits:

  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.