Driver- PACE

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Driver to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. The Driver is responsible for safely transporting PACE participants, assisting on/off vehicles, and coordinating with staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of experience with mobility needs, a valid driver's license, and a BLS certification. The position works days with occasional on-call for weekend hospital discharges and offers comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience transporting individuals with mobility needs.
• Driver's license with acceptable driving record; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates PACE vehicles to transport participants to and from homes, the center, and medical appointments.
• Assists participants on and off vehicles safely and courteously.
• Coordinates care with the IDT and observes changes in participants’ conditions.
• Inspects vehicles and reports maintenance or safety issues.
• Communicates transportation needs with participants, caregivers, and staff.
• Uses transportation software to manage trips and complete documentation.

Skills

Safe driving

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Driver to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.

• Driver – PACE of Cincinnati***

Location

PACE of Cincinnati: 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (does require to drive around the Greater Cincinnati Area)

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Work Schedule

• Days 8am-4:30pm with occasional float until 7pm
• On Call for weekend hospital discharges

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1 - 2 years of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs. (Preferred)
• Driver's License A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Overview

The PACE Driver is responsible for safely and courteously transporting PACE participants. The position requires interaction with PACE staff, participants, caregivers, and contracted providers.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates PACE vehicles to transport PACE participants to and from participant homes and the PACE Center and to and from medical appointments, and other destinations in the community.
• Assists participants on and off vehicles safely and courteously.
• Supports the IDT in coordinating 24-hour care delivery and observes participants for changes in their physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and reports changes to the appropriate PACE staff member.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Reports observed vehicle maintenance or safety issues to the Transportation Coordinator or Center Manager.
• Effectively communicates with participants, caregivers, and PACE staff regarding participant transportation needs.
• Uses transportation coordination software to navigate and complete trip data.
• Follows protocols established for providing quality and consistent transportation services to participants. Completes documentation as required.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Occasionally
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs. -
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. -
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Frequently
• Pushing - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Rarely
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community