Driver

Driver

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Hours - Full Time- Monday-Friday

Location - St Mary PACE

Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job

About Trinity Health PACE

Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. Our services are built upon a 30-year history of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) for the elderly in the United States. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

We have a pioneering care model here at Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants' health. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants all under one roof.

Driver position summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide safe and timely transportation of PACE participants, including transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness, safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis, and communicating any safety issues to the department leader.

Your opportunity

• Warm and supportive environment
• Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment
• Flexibility
• Competitive salary
• Career paths and professional development
• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

Other benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the PACE passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction
• Follow assigned schedule, make adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE center, as well as communicating these changes to the department leader
• Operate equipment safely and in compliance with the vehicle licensing regulations
• Transport participants to and from medical/specialist appointments and activity outings as requested by the interdisciplinary team via the plan of care
• Transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for the participants
• Provide physical assistance to each participant when needed as he or she boards and debarks from the programs vehicles
• Maintain the vehicle in a neat and clean condition, ensuring vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within the manufacturer's recommendations; replacing supplies as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license in good standing required. CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate company vehicles that exceed 15-passengers
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.