Compassionate PACE Driver: Safe Senior Transport

FreshDirect LLC; Bayshore (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Free on-campus parking

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL is seeking a Driver to provide off-campus transportation for residents, tenants and clients. You will move clients between community sites, satellite facilities, doctors and clinics.

The role requires safe driving, assisting passengers, maintaining vehicles, and completing passenger logs. It also involves lifting and helping with transfers, and adhering to safety policies and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred.
• One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers.
• Current Florida CDL Class A/B/C with passenger endorsement preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports residents to and from MJH and other locations.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner; handles medical equipment and emergencies.
• Maintains vehicles in safe, clean condition and reports maintenance needs.
• Maintains passenger logs and completes courier/banking duties as needed.
• Follows department safety policies at all times and participates in MDT meetings.
• Assists with safe lifting, transferring, and securing of participants; supports stair chair transport when required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Dade County streets

Passenger safety awareness

Ability to assist with transfers

Safety driving program attendance

Good driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL is seeking a Driver to provide off-campus transportation for residents, tenants and clients. You will move clients between community sites, satellite facilities, doctors and clinics.

The role requires safe driving, assisting passengers, maintaining vehicles, and completing passenger logs. It also involves lifting and helping with transfers, and adhering to safety policies and confidentiality.