What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Living Assistant/ Driver position at Merrill Gardens?
Starting pay:
Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities , a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Active Living Assistant at Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, Alabama
If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!
We offer our full-time employees:
Driving company vehicles to transport Residents;
Providing a high level of customer service to residents and Team Members by achieving the standards as outlined in the MG CARES program.
Develop Activities:
This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Consider applying to become a Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
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Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities , a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Active Living Assistant at Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, Alabama
If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!
We offer our full-time employees:
- Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
- Free daily meal every shift.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
- Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
- Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
- Pet insurance and team member discounts.
- Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
- A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
- Free daily meal every shift.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
- Pet insurance and team member discounts.
- Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
- A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
Driving company vehicles to transport Residents;
Providing a high level of customer service to residents and Team Members by achieving the standards as outlined in the MG CARES program.
Develop Activities:
- Assists with planning, coordinating and participating in a variety of social events/outings to provide a vibrant and active community life to residents.
- Engages residents, families and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities that promote socialization, expand personal interests, increase physical activity, and continue education.
- Tracks resident activity participation and work with Assisted Living Program Director to adjust calendar events accordingly.
- Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends to enhance the community program; creates and shares relevant best practices with both community staff and Active Living Program Directors.
- Assists with developing community communications, such as activities calendars, to residents, families, and prospective residents.
- Transports and/or accompanies residents to and from outside activities, shopping trips, and appointments in community vehicles.
- Sets up and cleans up activities (e.g., moving furniture, set up of tables, chairs, etc.).
- Acknowledge residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays).
- Conduct tours of the community when necessary.
- Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
- Assists with ordering and managing supplies for all activities.
- Takes responsibility for vehicle inspection as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma required; College Degree or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer social activity involvement.
- Senior living experience preferred.
This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Consider applying to become a Active Living Assistant with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
Watch This!
Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer