Transportation Driver /Activity Assistant - Senior Living

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What to expect...

Cogir Senior Living is hiring a friendly, customer-focused, and attentive Driver to support the Activity department in our premier retirement community Cogir at the Narrows.

Our Driver/Activity Assistant will ensure the safe transportation of our residents to and from various destinations, such as appointments or activity group outings, assisting them with safe onboarding as necessary. They will drive the community van 3 days a week, and support our Activity Director and Life Enrichment team in organizing and leading a variety of life-enrichment activities in small and large group settings, when not driving our residents. This is a full-time role, 5 days a week.

If you are seeking a highly rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, and you're driven by passion for serving others, then look no further, and apply today!

What Cogir has to offer you?

• Competitive wages, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow.
• An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
• Pay active - use your money before payday* /participating communities/.
• Shoes for Crews.
• Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer.
• 401K Plan with company match.
• Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Free meals at work, and more!

What will you do as a Driver?

• Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for the residents to and from various human service locations, work sites, educational institutions, medical facilities, grocery stores, drug stores, and others.
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift/stairs as needed; opening, and closing doors, and loading/unloading walkers and wheelchairs, as needed.
• Lead or assist with group, and one-on-one, social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, as well as assist with outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Lead assigned activities, while encouraging resident participation.
• Prepare the van for operation and coordinate necessary vehicle maintenance.
• Follow and understand the rules of the road and transportation safety procedures.
• Maintain current driving license per state regulations to perform transportation services.
• Assist in the resident programs as needed with resident activities and special events set-up.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors!
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• A valid state driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• A minimum of one year of driving in transportation services is preferred, ideally in the retirement industry (IL, AL, or MC), or medical field, with a proven track record of focus on customer service.

About COGIR Management USA:

As part of a well-known name in Canadian real estate, COGIR Senior Living draws upon 20 years of residential and senior living management, as well as hospitality expertise. Founded in Montreal, Canada in 1995, our parent company COGIR Real Estate employs over 8,500 team members and manages over 365 buildings, including 120 retirement communities.

COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Sacramento, CA manages over 60 senior living communities in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland, and we continue growing. Every Cogir community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership, so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the best interests of the community.

We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry nationwide, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive. Our residents enjoy a meaningful lifestyle with individualized support that promotes continuing independence and quality of life. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!