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Status: Part-time

Schedule: Variable scheduling options 

Shift: Various 

Location: Avamere at Port Townsend – 1201 Hancock Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368

As an Activity Bus Driver with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.

Employee Perks:

• Free meals to all employees
• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide reliable and courteous transportation service to residents with safety as a top priority.

Responsibilities:

• 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 have a current Class C driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in this state, with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or documentation supporting a medical or religious exemption within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.
• Must present a professional appearance and reputation to represent Avamere and this facility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Tucked near the Quimper Peninsula in a beautiful seaport town in Washington State you’ll find Avamere at Port Townsend. This location features 120 rooms and offers independent and assisted living services. Amenities include 24-hour staff, life enrichment programs, outings to art shows, and an extensive activities calendar.  

Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. All employees are a vital part of the operation, impacting every resident’s life each day. The staff give so much of themselves to residents. They are like family and are treated as such. Employees are regularly recognized through an employee of the month recognition program. 

Residents are very engaged, participating in many activities, both in the senior community and locally. One resident has even been featured in a .  Other residents have organized  to give back to their local community. Avamere at Port Townsend employees have also organized food drives. 

Avamere at Port Townsend earned the  from the American Health Care Association. Bronze award recipients describe their mission, characteristics, and key challenges and use these factors together to improve quality care. This award recognizes recipients for developing a foundation to begin a journey of continuous quality improvement. 

Avamere at Port Townsend was named the  for assisted living in the Port Townsend area. 2020 marked their second consecutive year earning this remarkable award recognizing quality senior care. 

Avamere at Port Townsend was also voted Best of Jefferson County in assisted living by local residents. 

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