Driver / Activities Assistant

Driver / Activities Assistant

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first – our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others!

Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Living–and a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy:

-Impacting lives and building lasting relationships

-Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care

-A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your

success

-A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service

-Competitive salaries

-Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive

Director in Training Programs

-Education loan assistance & scholarships

-Financial and legal services

-Team Member discounts

-Health and Wellness resources

Full-time benefits include:

-Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%

-Childcare and eldercare assistance

-Flexible spending accounts

If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals – look no further, apply today!

Job Description

The Palisades at Broadmoor Park in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Driver / Activities Assistant to support our residents with safe, reliable transportation while also assisting with activities as needed. This role is primarily focused on driving, with opportunities to help enhance resident engagement throughout the day.

Shift: Full-Time - Thursday through Monday - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate community vehicles in accordance with state licensing and insurance requirements.

Job Summary: The Driver must inspect and safely operate community vehicles/van(s) ensuring the safe loading/unloading and timely delivery of residents to their outings/appointments in compliance with all traffic laws, safety guidelines, current federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:
-  Schedule and safely transport residents, obeying all traffic laws, to doctor appointments, local outings/excursions and other planned trips as directed by the Director of Resident Enrichment
-  Assist with the safe loading and seating of residents onto and off of the community vehicles(s) making certain that all residents are properly secured before driving.
-  Conduct daily inspection and safety checks on vehicle(s) before the first use and following the final use of the day. Schedule regular maintenance of all community vehicles as necessary
-  Ensure that the community vehicle/van(s) are in proper operational order, registration and insurance information is present and up-to-date and promptly report any/all safety, mechanical or maintenance issues to supervisor
-  Maintain communication with the property through use of cell phone or other means to always keep in contact on resident location and status as necessary
-  Assist with scheduling outings and/or medical appointments as needed, planned property activities and programs within the community between vehicle trips and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or the Executive Director
-  Perform day-to-day clerical work Team Members with the position including tracking trips/residents, logging maintenance checks, et.
-  Understand and fulfill all State, Federal and local regulations for maintaining safe vehicles, securing all required credentials/licensing for vehicle(s) a driver(s)

Non-Essential Job Duties:
-  Promote a spirit of teamwork and open communication in accordance with MBK principles and core values
-  Demonstrate a positive and professional image at all times through dress and behaviors; display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, Team Members, and guests
-  Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor(s) and/or the Executive Director and/or designee of the Executive Director

Requirements (Include education, experience, special skills, licenses, certifications):
-  High school diploma GED
-  Age over 18 years or have proper work permit and authorization documentation
-  Fingerprint clearances as required by government regulations and negative TB test
-  Valid class of driver’s license required by state for vehicle/van(s) capacity and valid insurance
-  Good communication skills including the ability to speak, write and read English
-  Ability to perform basic clerical work as required by the position
-  Must display genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families
-  Ability to deal tactfully and professionally at all times with personnel, residents, family members, guests and the general public

Physical Demands (Include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, sitting):
-  Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job
-  Will require the ability to physically assist residents during activities
-  Assist in loading and unloading residents into community vehicle/van(s)

Pay Rate: $17.00 to $19.50 per hour

Full-time benefits include:
-Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k matching up to 4%
-Childcare and eldercare assistance
-Flexible spending accounts
-Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
 
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Inspiring people, creating experiences, and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. It's how we support our team members, serve our residents, and achieve our pursuit – to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We’re proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017. 

MBK is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason.  Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]. 

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents:   An “Excluded Party” is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding.  If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs.  If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.  

Other Regulatory Requirements:  If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, as applicable, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.