Let us welcome you home to Aster Gardens in Sherwood Park, AB.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Transporting residents to scheduled activities and appointments.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of residents and their belongings. Ensure residents arrive safely at their destination and return home.
• Adheres to all road safety regulations and speed limits
• Maintains daily bus log including mileage and other relevant information re: repairs, etc.
• Oversees vehicle work performed by contractors, ensuring that repairs meet standards set by Optima Living and the Ministry of Transportation. Reports promptly to the General Manager about these repairs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the bus such as filling the gas tank and windshield washer fluid, checking tire pressure, checking the oil, and the cleanliness of the bus.
• Ensure the Vehicle Operating Authority, Insurance, and Registration is always current.
• Maintains inventory of all products utilized in vehicle maintenance and housekeeping products.
• Assumes responsibility for the security of the bus; checks all locks, doors, and emergency exits regularly.
• Assist the maintenance team with maintenance work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Moving furniture and other manual materials handling tasks.
• Maintain property grounds such as grass cutting, weed control, snow/ice removal, washing windows etc.)
• Remove waste materials, recyclables, and garbage daily or as needed from property and grounds.
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Performs related duties as assigned

Candidate Profile

• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
• Must be willing and able to engage with residents, team members, family, and visitors in a respectful manner.
• Understand changing priorities and maintain positivity throughout
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work
• Organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Class 4 License
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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