Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation, FT, Day

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health EMS is seeking a Driver for PACE Transportation to provide safe, reliable transport for elderly participants with mobility needs. You will operate vans equipped with wheelchair lifts, assist participants, and ensure timely pickups and drop-offs while maintaining dignity and safety.

Day shifts, strong teamwork with the care team, and adherence to safety protocols are required. A high school diploma or equivalent is needed; experience with frail or elderly populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher education.
• No experience required; 1 year with frail/elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate vans with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule.
• Assist participants with loading/unloading and secure mobility devices.
• Maintain schedules and determine safe, efficient routes.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Collaborate with the care team and communicate changes in participant condition.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mobile device proficiency

Education

High school diploma

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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