Driver

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

403b

Generous paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE is seeking a Driver to provide safe, timely transportation for participants, including meals, medical equipment, pharmacy and other items as needed. You will keep the vehicle clean and safe and report any issues to the department leader.

This full-time role offers a warm, supportive team and a competitive salary. Requirements: high school diploma, valid driver’s license (CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles), and at least one year working with the frail or

Qualifications

• Compassionate care for elderly participants.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to protocols.
• Clear communication with participants, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely transportation of PACE participants, including meals, durable medical equipment, and pharmacy items.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety; report issues to the department leader.
• Follow assigned schedule and adjust to changes while considering participant needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Posting Driver

Hours - Full Time- Monday-Friday, Occasional weekends

Location - LIFE St Joseph

Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job

About Trinity Health PACE

Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. Our services are built upon a 30-year history of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) for the elderly in the United States. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

We have a pioneering care model here at Trinity Health PACE programsoffer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. At our centers,seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

Driver position summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide safe and timely transportation of PACE participants, including transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness, safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis, and communicating any safety issues to the department leader.

Your opportunity

• Warm and supportive environment
• Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment
• Flexibility
• Competitive salary
• Career paths and professional development
• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

Other benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license in good standing required. CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate company vehicles that exceed 15-passengers
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.