Full Time Van Delivery Drive

Van Driver

Salary Range $20.00 - $31.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time 30+ hours

Position Title: Van Driver

Transportation Manager

Pay Range: The expected base pay for the position is $20 -$31 per hour and may be increased based on other factors, such as language, certifications, etc.

Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for PACE participants between their homes, the Adult Day Health Center, medical appointments, and other approved locations, in accordance with individualized care plans and PACE regulations.

Safely operate assigned van or chair car in compliance with traffic laws, safety standards, and Upham's PACE policies and procedures.

Transport participants to and from homes, Upham's PACE centers, medical appointments, hospitals, clinics, and other approved locations.

Assist participants in and out of vehicles, including use of lifts, stair chairs, and physical assistance as required.

Ensure all passengers are properly secured prior to transport, including fastening seat belts and securing wheelchairs.

Perform messenger and delivery tasks as assigned, including delivery of medications, medical supplies, equipment, and related items.

Maintain timely and accurate completion of all required logs, including mileage, fuel usage, service records, and other documentation, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Perform routine and thorough cleaning of vehicles, including interior and exterior cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and monitoring and replenishing fluids as required.

Assist with coordination of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs as directed.

Check in with manager regarding mid-day tasks, which may include participant transports, delivery of medications and medical supplies, assembling or preparing durable medical equipment (DME), vehicle checks, documentation, and other operational support activities

Perform dispatch, clerical, delivery, custodial, or support duties during non-driving time as assigned.

Assist with snow and ice removal as needed to ensure safe access to vehicles and facilities.

Technology-appropriate skills including use of phones, mobile devices, GPS, and dispatch systems.

Knowledge of transportation safety standards and participant handling procedures.

Sufficient visual acuity to safely operate a vehicle and monitor participant safety

High school diploma or equivalent.

Safe driving record for the past three years.

Provide physical assistance to participants as required.

Use transportation-related technology appropriately.

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds using appropriate assistance devices.

Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and traffic or environmental cues, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use hands and arms for steering, securing mobility devices, operating vehicle controls, and handling equipment.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.

Limited access to Protected Health Information as necessary to perform transportation, delivery, and participant safety duties in compliance with HIPAA and PACE regulations.