Compassionate Elderly Transport Driver | PACE Program

MI_TSLCPC Trinity Health Pace; Lourdes (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

403b

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for PACE participants, including meals, durable medical equipment, and pharmacy items. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety, follow schedules, and communicate changes to the department leader.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license (CDL with passenger endorsement for vehicles over 15 passengers), and at least one year of experience with frail or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate vehicles over 15 passengers.
• 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 is seeking a full-time Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for PACE participants, including meals, durable medical equipment, and pharmacy items. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety, follow schedules, and communicate changes to the department leader.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license (CDL with passenger endorsement for vehicles over 15 passengers), and at least one year of experience with frail or