Medical Transport Driver & Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Job Title

Medical Transport Driver & Activities Assistant

Department

Engagement

Reports to

Well-Being and Engagement Leader

Work Site

Homestead with travel to Cottage Grove and Creekstone

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt – Hourly 37.5

Position Summary

The Medical Transport Driver & Activities Assistant serves a dual role in supporting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of elders residing in Rochester Presbyterian Home memory care communities. This position safely operates company vehicles to transport elders to medical appointments, community outings, and other scheduled destinations while providing compassionate accompaniment and support throughout the transportation experience.

When not engaged in transportation duties, the Medical Transport Driver & Activities assistant functions as an active member of the Engagement Team, assisting with recreational programming, therapeutic activities, resident companionship, life enrichment initiatives, community events, and individualized engagement opportunities. This position helps create meaningful experiences that promote purpose, dignity, independence, and quality of life for elders living in our memory care communities.

RPH serves elders with memory impairment and is licensed and certified by the NYS DOH to provide ALR, SNALR, EALR levels of care. The Medical Transport Driver & Activities Assistant serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and is (or will be) specifically trained in the supportive care of people with memory impairment, dementia, and other age-related diagnoses to effectively implement elders’ individualized wellness care plans. Essential Job Functions: Resident Transportation and Safety

• Safely operate RPH-owned vehicles to transport elders to medical appointments, therapy visits, community outings, and other approved destinations.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections before and after use and promptly rep...