Driver/Patient Transportation Coordinator - Gresham

Providence; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Providence PACE Oregon is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support participants at the Gresham site. The role involves picking up and delivering geriatric and mobility-challenged participants in standard or accessible vehicles based on individual needs.

Defensive driving and passenger assistance training are required or completed within 3 months of hire; driving may be required with proof of license and insurance as requested.

Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses completed within 3 months of hire.
• Caregivers may be required to drive; must comply with all state driving laws and provide license and auto insurance upon request.

Responsibilities

• Transport Gresham-based PACE participants to and from destinations using regular or specially equipped vehicles.
• Support participants at the Gresham site as needed.

Skills

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance training

5 years driving experience

Job description

Description

$2,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

This role will support participants in the Gresham site.

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 caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence PACE Oregon and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses within 3 months of hire.
• Upon request: Driving may be 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 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.
• Extensive knowledge of tri-county streets.

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

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.

Requsition ID: 469959
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Technical Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Technical/Skilled Support
Department: 5014 CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION OR REGION
Address: OR Portland 17727 East Burnside St
Work Location: Providence PACE Gresham-Portland
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $20.19 - $30.26
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.