Compassionate Driver for Elder Care - PACE

Trinity Health PACE; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

403(b)

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE in New Jersey seeks a Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for Pace participants, including meals, equipment, and pharmacy items. You will ensure cleanliness and safety of the vehicle and communicate any issues to the department leader.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. No weekends or on-call. Join a compassionate, patient-centered team that values reliability, kindness, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing; CDL with passenger endorsement required for larger vehicles.
• Minimum one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Trinity Health PACE in New Jersey seeks a Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for Pace participants, including meals, equipment, and pharmacy items. You will ensure cleanliness and safety of the vehicle and communicate any issues to the department leader.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. No weekends or on-call. Join a compassionate, patient-centered team that values reliability, kindness, and professional development.