Driver, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health; 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

• Location 5200 NE 2nd Ave,Miami, FL, 33137,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

The following Job Description will also apply at Broward Pace Program sites.

Job Title

Driver

Job Summary

Provides off campus transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJHS satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.

Essential Job Functions

• Transports persons to and from MJH and other locations
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise
• Maintains vehicles in standard working condition and clean. Reports any needs for maintenance immediately
• Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs
• Performs courier and banking functions as needed
• Follows all department safety policies and procedures at all times
• Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary
• Assists with the safe lifting, transferring, positioning, and securing of participants using approved body mechanics and transfer techniques for stretcher and bedbound participants. Assists with stair chair transportation when required and supports drivers in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of participants.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Two years’ experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred
• One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Florida Commercial Driver’s License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred

Abilities Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Dade County streets
• Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
• Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
• Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
• Operates equipment to assist disabled persons

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Heavy lifting and pushing of wheelchairs
• Outside environmental conditions

Infectious Material Exposure

• Possible exposure to blood/ body fluids/ tissues

Physical Capability Test

• Must be able to pass a physical capability test upon hire

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .

• competitive compensation
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions
• free on-campus parking
• onsite fitness center

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .

Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers require a Level II background screening in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regulations as part of the onboarding process for all new hires. Information and resources related to the AHCA Level II background screening requirement is available at the following link: FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

This position involves operating a company vehicle or driving as part of job duties. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a driving background investigation, which includes verification of a valid driver’s license and review of your motor vehicle record to ensure compliance with company and legal standards.