Carlton Senior Living San Leandro is Hiring an Activities Assistant/Driver - Part-Time Near San Leandro, CA
Great Place to Work Certified! #BestWorkplaces #GPTWCertified COMPANY OVERVIEW At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique "culture of caring." Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living! Department: Activities/Driver Status: FT Pay Range: $22 Benefits:
Raises twice a year
Anniversary Bonus
Immediate Pay
Fitness/Education Reimbursement
Complimentary employee meals
Opportunity for additional pay increases (referrals, mentors, etc)
Holiday pay
Sick/Vacation Time
Medical, Dental, Vision... and more!
SUMMARY As an Activities Assistant/Driver, you will help plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activities program; creativity and sensitivity are key elements of this position. You will be working with some residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and/or memory-impaired, with chemical dependency, or similar issues to ensure full engagement and make accommodations to the activity depending on the residents' needs. You may also be responsible for escorting residents to appointments, scheduled activities/events, shuttles to grocery stores, and any other activities that require transportation using company vehicles, while practicing safe driving procedures. ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and plan engaging activities for residents
Build trusting, professional relationships with patients, families, and Care Partners
Maintain a professional demeanor while facilitating activities as scheduled on the calendar
Engage with residents in both small and larger group activities
Assess individual resident interests and convey them to the Activities Manager
Have a willingness to assist residents with their personal preferences for daily activities
Capable of collaborating with other departments to conduct meaningful resident engagement
Provide engaging and personalized one-on-one time with residents
Aid with documentation of assessments, participation records, and other information as required by the Activities Manager
Assist in the creation of community flyers and event postings
Rally residents to activities to ensure maximum engagement
Maintain an upbeat and positive attitude while leading and assisting with activities
Have some computer literacy to assist with flyers and newsletter publication, and some graphics knowledge
Have some computer literacy to assist with flyers and newsletter publication, and some graphics knowledge
Ability to empathize and attend to resident concerns
May assist residents with some activities of daily living
Ability to move/lift equipment and assist residents into and out of vehicles, as well as help with ambulation
May be required to operate company vehicles and provide transportation to our residents and associates on occasion
Other duties may be assigned by your direct manager. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of high school education or GED or combination of related experience
Experience is preferred, but not necessary
Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform essential job responsibilities
Must be at least Twenty-One (21) years of age and has maintained a California Driver's License for a minimum of five (5) years
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English, so as not to jeopardize the safety and well-being of the residents
Ability to communicate with residents, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Remain professional and respectful, and interact with our customers - including residents, family members, and all staff members - according to the concepts identified by the Carlton Way
Must be able to use technology, such as company-provided phones and tablets, to communicate among staff on resident needs
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be authorized to work in the United States of America and provide sufficient work authorization documentation(s)
DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed before working in the community (obtained through the community)
Health screening/Physical and negative TB test must be less than six (6) months old (obtained through the community)
First Aid/CPR Certification (obtained through the community)
Must have obtained a CA Driver's License and have had less than two (2) moving violations or less than two (2) accidents within the past 5 years
Must obtain and provide a DMV driving record prior to employment