Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation, FT, Day

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health EMS is seeking a Driver for PACE Transportation to safely transport participants with mobility limitations in Richland area. You will assist with boarding, operate wheelchair lifts, secure mobility devices, and ensure on-time pickups and drop-offs under established protocols.

Day shifts are typical, requiring strong safety practices and coordination with the care team. A valid driver’s license and clean MVR are required; basic digital skills are needed for scheduling and

Qualifications

• Proficiency with basic computer operations including email and navigation of common software.
• Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) and scheduling/communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate specially equipped vehicles for transportation of participants.
• Assist participants with varying mobility and ensure safety and comfort during transport.
• Maintain schedules, plan efficient routes, and adjust for changes as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with the care team and communicate any changes in participant condition.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mobile device proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation of participants with physical and mobility limitations. Ensures that participants are transported to and from designated locations in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety, service, and dignity. Requires close interaction with participants, caregivers, and the care team to support participant-centered care.

Driver for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Responsible for operating specially equipped vehicles, assisting participants with varying levels of mobility, and supporting overall participant safety.
• Operates vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule. Assists participants with loading/unloading, operates wheelchair lifts, and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices using appropriate tie-downs.
• Ensures that passengers get on and off the van safely. Respond quickly and appropriately to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols.
• Responsible for maintaining established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to share observations or concerns about participant safety and well-being. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
• Experience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred.

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency with basic computer operations, including email, and navigation of common software programs.
• Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), including app usage, and navigation of scheduling or communication platforms.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland Shirley Street

Facility

Prisma Health EMS

Department

PACE Transportation

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