Activities Assistant/Driver-Northwest Place
- Activities / Driver (Zest)
- Part-time
- Northwest Place
- Portland
Job description
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- Hourly wage for this position is $17 - $18 / hour.
- Schedule: 2 days a week-Friday, Saturday
For over 30 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living communities across the USA. Our experience and passion has helped us win many awards for innovative community design, excellent service and exceptional care.
The ideal candidate will possess a tirelessly positive attitude, as well as the desire to grow in a rewarding career (we don’t believe in dead-ends around here). You must have superb communication skills, be REALLY reliable (it disappoints the residents when you are a no-show). Resilience, flexibility and willingness to learn are essential.
Core responsibilities:
- Operate Company's 15-passanger vehicle and SUV to transport residents on outings/personal and doctors' appointments.
- Help the Director set up, tear down for, and implement creative activities, outings and programs that enrich our resident’s lives.
- Promote participation in activities and help foster social connectedness between residents.
- Demonstrate superior customer service while developing rapport with residents, visitors and coworkers.
- Learn the programs/activities industry and best practices in senior well-being and how the pieces of the puzzle fit together.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships with all support roles at the community.
- MUST be a team player!
- Must be able to safely drive 15-passanger non-CDL bus.
- Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Insatiable appetite for learning – this is a COMPLEX industry with a lot of moving parts -- what you learn in this job will set you up for success!
- An inquisitive mind -- the best people for this role simply ask the best questions and genuinely want to help find optimal solutions for residents!
- Impeccable communication abilities – both written and oral.
- Outgoing personality! You have to enjoy – truly enjoy –interacting with people in all mediums (via e-mail, phone, and face-to-face).
- Resourcefulness – ability to work independently when needed AND as a member of collaborative team.
- Above-average skills in the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Senior Resource Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position.
Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.
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