Activities Assistant/Van Driver

Job Description

Posted Sunday, December 28, 2025, 11:00 PM

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Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a compassionate Van Driver/Activities Assistant to join our team

$19-$22/HR

The Van Driver is responsible for providing transportation for community residents. This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all activities requiring van transportation as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicles in accordance with warranty requirements and/or internal maintenance plan to ensure safe, working order

• Acts as an Activity Assistant when on excursions; always stays with group except for when parking the van

• Transports residents to and from medical appointments, outings, and shopping trips

• Monitors resident activity and alerts staff when assistance is necessary to assure resident safety.

Memory Care Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• • Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• • Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• • Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• • Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• • Encourages and motivates residents to attend and participate in programming and activities
• • Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Harbor Care Director
• • Stays with group at all times when on excursions

Requirements

• Education – High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred

• Have a demonstrated interest in the elderly and are knowledgeable of servicing their needs.

• Must have demonstrated activities/recreational experience.

• Possess excellent communication skills.

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*

• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

• Eligibility may vary by employment status

Job Details

Job Family

Activities

Job Function

Frontline

Pay Type

Hourly

Employment Indicator

Community

Hiring Min Rate

19 USD

Hiring Max Rate

22 USD