Driver / Activities Assistant at Enlivant in Dover, Delaware

Job Description:

Enlivant is seeking a Driver / Activities Assistant

at Dover Place in Dover, DE

Full-Time | Rotating weekends & holidays
CDL not required

About Us:

We believe taking care of America’s aging population is not only a moral obligation, but a true honor and privilege.  With over 230 communities, we are striving to be the nation’s most trusted senior living provider. Our staff treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion. 

We are a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry, but also with our employees. Our Benefits Plan is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce with competitive medical, dental, vision packages, and a 401k with a company match. We also offer a generous paid time off for eligible employees.

Development is one of our highest priorities and we provide personalized training, both face-to-face and online, to ensure employees are prepared for their roles. Through our Learning Management System (LMS), all employees have access to state-required regulatory courses, professional development and soft skills courses, and Continuing Education courses.

We invite you to start a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of seniors today!

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with initial assessments with family members and residents


• Help prepare and post monthly newsletter and calendar of programs and events


• Work with the Life Enrichment Coordinator to distribute the calendar to residents, families, volunteers, leads and appropriate referral sources


• Encourage care partners, resident and family involvement in planning monthly calendar and participating in activities


• Ensure staff assistance and participation with daily group programs


• Assist in establishing and maintaining a volunteer program


• Provide training and support for volunteers


• Additional duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience (i.e. delivery, shuttle or chauffeur driver)


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and possess any required state certifications


• Must be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures


• Ability to react calmly in any emergency situations


• Ability to operate a chair lift, securing regular and mechanical wheelchairs/scooters


• Must work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed


• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position


• Possesses good time management and organizational skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required


• Possesses good interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in memory care, senior living, hospice, in-home health care, skilled nursing experience, or a therapeutic recreation and / or senior activities role


• Experience with event planning and creating a monthly activity calendar for Resident programs


• The ability to complete initial assessments to identify our residents interests


• Background working with vans and buses


• Engage others in fun and creative activities


• Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job


• The ideal candidate will uphold the principles of our mission; to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities


• Actively express compassion for residents, staff, and guests


• Engage others in fun and creative activities


• Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job


• Work with integrity in all interactions

Enlivant provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or other prohibited basis.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

 

Life Enrich/Activities

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