Part Time Driver - PACE Program-Float to All Centers

Chapters Health System; Winkler; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Florida seeks a Driver for the PACE program to transport physically limited passengers door-to-door, timely and safely. The role requires a valid Florida driver's license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

At least one year of experience transporting frail elderly individuals is preferred. Responsibilities include assisting passengers on/off the van, maintaining vehicle readiness, documenting maintenance, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required; certification must include hands-on skills validation.

Responsibilities

• Direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from destinations.
• Interact with caregivers and community agencies while coordinating with Hope PACE.
• Transport passengers to varied destinations safely, timely, and door-to-door.
• Maintain van in proper working order and report maintenance performed.
• Assist passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow the established schedule and adjust for changes as needed.

Skills

Patient transport

Safe driving

First Aid CPR AED

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Schedule-2 days per week-16 hours

The Driver position within our PACE program is the primary resource to transport physically limited passengers in our van to varied destinations timely, safely and door to door.

Educational/Training Requirements

High School Diploma Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required. Course certification must include hands‑on skills validation to ensure competency. Courses from both the American Red Cross (Adult First Aid/CPR/AED) or the American Heart Association (Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED), meet this requirement Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Experience Requirements

At least one year experience in transporting handicapped individuals and working with the frail elderly.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Manager, Transportation, is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations.
• Position required constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies while conducting business with Hope PACE.
• Transport physically limited passengers to varied destinations both timely, safely and door to door.
• Ensure that the van is in proper working order.
• Report and document maintenance performed.
• Assist passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Deal with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Follow established scheduled, adjust schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick up and delivery routes.
• Participate as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Take part in participant care planning and contribute to notations in medical record.
• Report important information to proper staff of Hope PACE daily regarding any changes, progress, or unusual events concerning any participant.
• Participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean and healthful day center environment.
• May assist with patient care in the day health center when not transporting participants.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.69

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

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