Driver - Participant Care - Evergreen

divh2Job Title/h2pInnovAge Driver Participant Care/ph2Job Description/h2pInnovAge Driver Participant Care provides transportation for our frail and elderly participants from their home to our Day Centers and appointments during the day and for field trips as part of the activities program. They deliver in-home meals and provide delivery and pick-up of supplies and medications for participants in addition to performing pre/post trip inspections./ppPhysical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties. The work schedule is Monday thru Friday, with some Saturday and holiday operations which require working on a rotating schedule basis./ph2Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities/h2ulliDrives InnovAge vehicles in a safe and responsible manner which includes; utilizing defensive driving skills, following InnovAge policies, procedures and assigned routes./liliLoads and unloads participants in and out of InnovAge vehicles and assists participants into and out of their homes in adherence with InnovAge policies and procedures./liliTransports participants to all appointments that have been pre-arranged by the dispatcher./liliDelivers in-home meals, supplies and medications to participants, ensuring that the correct participants receive the correct parcels./liliAssists participants into their homes and helps with simple tasks when necessary and appropriate, such as; helping participants with outerwear and moving of items that are obstructing walking paths./liliKeeps Dispatch updated on all events of their assigned routes./liliMaintains safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinates scheduling of van maintenance with the Manager of Transportation./liliAssists other Drivers with the loading and unloading of participants arriving and exiting the center./liliParticipates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants./liliAdditional work functions and duties may be assigned/li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppstrongREQUIRED/strong/pulliPrevious DOT and Defensive Driving experience/liliOne year of experience working with the frail or elderly/liliHigh school diploma or GED or previous experience of one year or more within the realm of the positions duties and responsibilities may be substituted in the absence of a high school diploma./liliAbility to lift, push, pull and carry up to 75 pounds./li/ulpstrongLicensure Requirements By State/strong/pulliCalifornia (for San Bernardino and Sacramento Centers): Valid state issued Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger endorsement (will accept Class A), good driving record and to be at least 21 years of age./liliCalifornia (for Los Angeles), Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania Virginia: Valid state issued Drivers License, good driving record and to be at least 21 years of age./liliDrivers must maintain a valid state-issued medical examiners certificate when required by applicable state law./li/ulpstrongPREFERRED/strong/pulliKnowledge of how to use and maintain positions equipment is desirable./liliExperience transporting the elderly preferred/liliSix months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs/li/ulh2Benefits/h2pInnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, youll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model./ppInnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and ADD, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays./ppApplicants are considered until the position is filled./ph2Additional Information/h2pThe pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays./ppThis position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website./ppInnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge./p/div