Driver

On Lok; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and 1/1

Flexible Spending Account, Commuter &.

Mental Wellness Resources and EAP

Holidays, vacation, sick leave and LTD

Job summary

On Lok PACE is seeking a dedicated Driver to provide safe transportation for participants to Day Health Centers and community appointments, with additional delivery and pickup duties as needed. Reporting to the Transportation Coordinator, you will help support participants' daily transportation needs in a community-based setting.

The role requires a California driver license, a good driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Licensed California driver with good driving record.
• One-year experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or Cantonese/English preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with traffic routes and driving regulations in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles safely to transport participants to Day Health Centers and appointments.
• Ensure participant and vehicle safety; perform pre-trip inspections and use seatbelts.
• Transport participants, meals, and supplies as scheduled or requested.
• Support participant care plans and report observations to the team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed California Driver

Bilingual (English/Spanish or Canton/C

Experience with frail/elderly

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Familiarity with SF driving rules

Job description

On Lok PACE

We are a non-profit committed to our participants.

On Lok PACE

We are a non-profit committed to our participants.

Dedicated To The Care Of Elders

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible.

Seniors, their family members, and caregivers face many issues, including transportation to appointments, management of medications, coordination of medical care from different specialists, lack of social interaction, and ability to stay alone at home.

On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Driver will provide transportation services to all participants and make any deliveries and pickups as needed or assigned.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Safe operation of vehicles (includes proper use of wheelchair tie down, use of lift, etc.) while transporting participants from their homes to the Day Health Centers and community appointments.
• Ensure participant and vehicle safety (van maintenance, pre-trip inspections, use of seatbelts, body mechanics, transfer training, and wheelchair safety).
• Provides timely and safe transport of participants, meals and supplies as scheduled or requested (between home and center, and community appointments)
• Supports participant's care plan as developed by IDT (assist participant in transport; make observations and report to team)
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Licensed California Driver with good driving record.
• Ability to operate all vehicles of On Lok has some mechanical ability and understand the maintenance program for vehicles.
• One-year experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred.
• Flexibility and creativity; gets along well with frail elderly people, and exercises mature judgment.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Familiarity with traffic routes and driving regulations in San Francisco.
• Bilingual English/ Spanish or Cantonese/ English preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program
• Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contact Talent ([e-mail]).

Salary: $23.60 - $31.47 per hour