Driver/Patient Transportation Coordinator

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $3,000

Job summary

Providence PACE Seattle-Seattle is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to pick up and drop off geriatric participants using standard or accessible vehicles. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate transport and adherence to driving regulations, with a focus on assisting participants in maintaining independence.

Ideal candidates have defensive driving training, proof of license/insurance, and at least five years of driving experience to support our mission of caring for the elderly in our

Qualifications

• Completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training within 3 months of hire.
• Caregivers must provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
• 5 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport geriatric participants to and from destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles, ensuring safety and comfort.

Skills

Driving experience

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance training

Job description

Description

$3,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

$3,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

The Transportation Coordinator picks up and delivers geriatric, frail and/or physically limited PACE participants to and from their destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles, depending upon the individual geriatric participants needs.

Providence PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses within 3 months of hire.
• Driving is a necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
• 5 years of Driving experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years Driving experience, which includes:
• Driving a large passenger van or small bus.
• 2 years of experience transporting people with special needs.
• 1 year Experience in transporting individuals with special mobility needs.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Workplace Type: On-site

Work Location: Providence PACE Seattle-Seattle

Address: WA Seattle 4515 Martin Luther King Way S

Pay Range: $21.30 - $31.54

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.