Maintenance Assistant/Activity Bus Driver

Overview:
Now Hiring!Join our amazing team and #workwithpurpose
Maintenance Assistant/Bus DriverShift Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift Location: Avamere at Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Court Portland, OR 97229
At Avamere, we offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!
Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details:The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times and provide reliable and courteous transportation service to residents with safety as a top priority.
Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning.
• Work to include: plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical.
• Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Maintain defensive driving.
• Assist passengers in and out of vehicle, and operate ramps, lifts and securement devices.
• Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for residents.
• Keep vehicles clean inside and out, perform minor maintenance on vehicle, and schedule major and periodic vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, fuel purchases, incident and accident reports, and vehicle condition reports.
• Respond immediately to accident and medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency providers arrive.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 25 years or older to apply.
• Must have a current Class C driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in this state, with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.
• Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedures, building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Familiar with maintenance of a building such as a nursing home, apartment complex or business facility.
• Able to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Facility Information: The Avamere Family of Companies takes a holistic approach to post-acute care. We have designed a service that combines all of healthcare companies and healthcare professionals tied by the common goal of providing seamless care and support for all of our patients.
Avamere at Hillsboro, is an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community for retired seniors. Our residents and visitors can enjoy our beautiful patio offering a relaxing water feature, also available is a brand new workout wellness center and a learning center where we provide different forms of classes and educational material. We are the proud recipient of the Silver AHCA National Quality Award by providing quality care to all our residents. Avamere at Hillsboro is currently seeking top notch talent to join our all-star team of interdisciplinary professionals.