The  Woodlands at Canterfield, a brand new Assisted Living and Memory Support community located in West Dundee, Illinois is looking for a dynamic Transporation attendant/Life Enrichment Assistant.  This is Part-Time position working Thursday, Friday transportation and Saturdays as Life Enrichment Assistant) 22 hours per week. 

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe transportation of the residents of the campus in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation regulations and campus policies and procedures. This position assists the life enrichment and other departments in conducting programs, activities and outings for residents of the community.

As a valued Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) for the Life Enrichment department, you will be responsible for enhancing, supporting, and advocating for the quality of life for all those served in the community through fostering a culture of engagement. The LEA will be responsible for helping to develop and implement a variety of recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities that adhere to the 7 dimensions of wellness the Ministry champions through an inter and intra-departmental collaborative approach ensuring resident optimal wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

Life Enrichment Assistant 

• Serve as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community (internally and externally).
• Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including but not limited to copying, faxing, typing memorandum (i.e., monthly calendars), and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activity
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating
• Escort residents to and from
• Drive community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments while following proper safety operational transportation guidelines including but not limited to help on and off the vehicle, assistive device securement, proper utilization of emergency contact list binder.
• Complete all documentation (service plan assessments, progress notes, activity attendance and participation, and more) necessary to be compliant with state and federal regulations and Ministry
• Utilize the community engagement system, LifeLoop, to the fullest extent of the role.
• Utilize community medical records system, Point Click Care (PCC)
• Attend and participate in meetings including care plans, in-services, resident council, Life Enrichment department, among others as
• Assist with volunteer
• Assist with maintenance of community pet (where applicable).
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents including activity engagement spaces.
• Ensure programs are properly set-up and cleaned-up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
• Regularly support with set-up and clean-up of appropriate seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other department/community ongoing required training.
• Help to maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support the training process of new associates within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Transportation Attendant

• Transport residents safely on outings, trips, doctor appointments and shuttles.
• Operate the wheelchair lift in a safe manner and ensure wheelchairs are secure prior to driving the vehicle.
• Ensure all community vehicles are clean, maintained, and fueled.
• Maintain the maintenance log for the vehicle.
• Conduct routine inspections of the vehicle before and after use.
• Assist with community events and activities as needed.
• Supervise residents in activities outside the community as needed.
• Ensure that all community vehicles have current registration and relevant safety/emissions testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) depending on the community vehicle’s requirements

Experience: Up to 1 year experience working with seniors preferred; 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred; 1 + years of driving experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to consistently communicate and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, resident families and loved ones, third party contractors and vendors, and community Associates
• Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about activities and events at the community
• Ability to use basic technology systems
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• The ability to patiently assist residents get on the vehicle and answer their questions as needed

Travel: Consistent, local travel or transport residents.

About Franciscan Advisory Services: We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation along with training and continuing education. DFWP/EOE/e-verify