Driver/Program Aide

Kheir Clinic; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kheir Clinic in Southern California seeks a Program Aide/Driver to support ADHC participants and handle administrative tasks under supervision. The role includes assisting with daily operations, coordinating transportation, and helping with activity programs while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Requires HS diploma, CA Class B license, liability insurance, and ability to work independently. Experience with elderly/disabled populations and strong interpersonal skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must have California Class B Driver’s License and current liability insurance.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Complete assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in working with elderly and disabled populations.
• Speak clearly, use tact and discretion with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow dress code policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with program assignments and tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with Nurse and Consultants on participant care.
• Provide personal care within the plan of care and supervise none if required.
• Assist Activity Coordinator with activity programs.
• Help prepare meals and snacks for participants.
• Clean and organize program areas and equipment.
• Record notes and complete time cards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Coordinate transportation and maintain transport schedules.
• Document participant transport in records and ensure safe transfers.

Skills

Office procedures

Clear communication

Discretion and sensitivity

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

California Class B Driver’s License

Liability insurance

Job description

MISSION:

Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY:

The Program Aide/ Driver position provides supportive services to the ADHC participants and perform administrative duties under the direction and supervision of professional staff members as assigned by the Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must have current and valid California Class B Driver’s License.
• Must have current liability insurance.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Complete assigned tasks independently.
• Make decisions within authorized boundaries.
• Establish work priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Must have an interest and desire to work with elderly and disabled population.
• Speak clearly and comfortably and use tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with patients; and dealing courteously and efficiently with physicians, office personnel and others.
• Utilize discretion when handling confidential information.
• Adhere to Kheir’s DRESS CODE policy (no open-toed shoes or sandals permitted).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADHC Daily Patient Operations & Transportation:

• Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments and assigned task as deemed necessary.
• Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care as assigned by the Nurse and Consultants.
• Provides personal care, such a toileting, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the Nurse and the Activity Coordinator.
• Assist the Activity Coordinator in carrying out the activity program.
• Assist other center staff in preparing meals and snack serving.
• Cleans-up and organizes program areas, including the cleaning of equipment.
• Write notes as indicated.
• Makes out own time card.
• Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs.
• Responsible for providing services and assist exercises and maintenance therapy services as trained and within his/her scope of practice as specified on the participant’s individual plan of care and documenting those services on the same day as provided.
• Coordinate transportation services for participants and maintain a schedule of transportation of participants to and from the center.
• Maintains records of the participant’s time spent in transit to and from the center.
• Transport participants to and from the ADHC and assist the participants getting in and out of the transportation vehicle. Ensure that participants with cognitive and/or physical disabilities get into their homes safely.Maintain the vehicle in a safe and reliable operating condition, including arranging for regular vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain a record tracking vehicle mileage and maintenance.
• Closely monitor and assist with participants’ transfer and ambulation.

ADHC Team Membership:

• Participate in bimonthly staff meetings.
• Attend in-service trainings.
• Report any participant-related information acquired from participants or their families to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.