Activities Assistant / Driver

Job Description

The Activities Assistant / Driver is responsible for supporting meaningful, engaging resident programming while also providing safe and reliable transportation for residents. This position is approximately 50% resident activities and programming and 50% resident transportation and driving. The role supports Harmony’s dimensions of wellness, signature programs, person-centered interests, community outings, appointments, and other transportation needs.

Responsibilities

Activities & Resident Engagement – Approximately 50%

• Assists with developing, planning, and implementing monthly activities and programs based on the dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and person-centered resident interests.

• Leads and facilitates engaging resident programs and activities throughout the day.

• Assists with surveying and interviewing residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and identify their interests, talents, preferences, and satisfaction with community programming.

• Partners with the Life Enrichment Director, Harmony Square Director, and program team to plan calendars, events, outings, supplies, and activities.

• Develops positive relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote resident and family satisfaction.

• Assists with Resident Council meetings, volunteer programs, program documentation, and daily activity communications.

• Prepares and maintains activity areas, supplies, equipment, and materials.

• Assists with community events, special programs, and resident outings.

Resident Transportation & Driving – Approximately 50%

• Safely transports residents in the community vehicle to and from shopping trips, grocery trips, leisure activities, community outings, appointments, and other destinations.

• Provides transportation for scheduled resident activities and off-site events.

• May transport residents to physician and other medical appointments as directed.

• Assists residents safely in and out of the vehicle and with mobility equipment as needed.

• Ensures residents are comfortable and safe throughout transportation and outings.

• Operates the community vehicle in accordance with all company safety policies and applicable regulations.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized community vehicle.

• Assists with the community vehicle maintenance and inspection schedule.

• Completes required transportation documentation and vehicle logs.

• Supports and coordinates off-site outings, ensuring safe transportation and supervision of participating residents.

• Provides friendly, courteous, and professional service to residents while driving.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or relevant experience, subject to state requirements.

• 1–3 years of experience in senior living, activities, recreation, transportation, hospitality, or a related field preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

• Must be comfortable driving a community passenger vehicle and transporting senior residents on a regular basis.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Flexible, consistent, imaginative, and engaging, with a passion for working with seniors.

• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities preferred.

• 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.

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling