Driver-PACE

UnityPoint Health; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health’s PACE Clinic is seeking a Driver to provide safe transportation for elderly participants to appointments and program activities. You will assist with mobility needs, monitor wellbeing, and follow schedules and safety procedures while collaborating with the care team.

Under supervision, you will maintain vehicles and participate in on-call rotations to support reliable transport for frail participants within the PACE program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience working with frail/elderly population preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for PACE participants to appointments and program activities while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Assist participants with mobility needs, including wheelchair transport, ambulation, transfers, and home access.
• Monitor participant well-being, communicate changes in health or home conditions, respond appropriately to emergencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Follow transportation schedules, safety procedures, and all traffic laws while working independently and collaboratively with the care team.
• Maintain vehicles in a safe, clean, and ready-to-operate condition through daily inspections, fueling, and routine safety checks.
• Monitor vehicle performance, report maintenance needs, and support reliable transportation services across the PACE program.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, with rotating on call hours/night/weekends
• Job ID: 187155

• Area of Interest: Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: PACE Clinic
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, with rotating on call hours/night/weekends
• Job ID: 187155

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Driver

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation/Facility Manager, is responsible for providing transportation services utilizing agency vehicle for PACE participants according to assigned routes/appointment schedules. Provide supportive services to ensure the safety of our frail elderly participants. Provides supply/equipment delivery services as needed.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for PACE participants to appointments and program activities while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Assist participants with mobility needs, including wheelchair transport, ambulation, transfers, and home access.
• Monitor participant well-being, communicate changes in health or home conditions, respond appropriately to emergencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Follow transportation schedules, safety procedures, and all traffic laws while working independently and collaboratively with the care team.
• Maintain vehicles in a safe, clean, and ready-to-operate condition through daily inspections, fueling, and routine safety checks.
• Monitor vehicle performance, report maintenance needs, and support reliable transportation services across the PACE program.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate/GED required, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred.
• At least six (6) months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs strongly preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license (Chauffer's Endorsement for IA license if determined necessary by Market), and good driving record required.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.
• IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.
• IL Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.