PACE Driver

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a PACE Driver to safely transport participants to scheduled appointments and activities within a defined service area. The role emphasizes safe driving, reliable service, and compassionate interaction with the elderly.

The position is hourly with pay range $17.00–$18.89 per hour and requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record. Experience with frail or elderly populations and CPR/BLS certification are preferred, with training

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely under varying conditions.
• Must meet OSF HealthCare driving standards and insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• The PACE Driver transports OSF PACE participants to designated locations within a defined market, ensuring safety and reliability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $17.00 - $18.89/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The PACE Driver is responsible for safely transporting the OSF PACE participants to designated locations within a specified market.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma/ GED

Experience:

• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than 1 year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

Licensure/ Certification:

• Valid and properly classified driver's license issued by the secretary of state with 7 years of prior to the date of application.
• Good driving record.
• J05 driver's license classicfication prior to start of driver duties.
• BLS CPR card through American Heart Association

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has demonstrated the ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle which will be utilized to transport persons in accordance with such standard as the Secretary of State prescribe including a driving test in such motor vehicle ,and as such, is insurable by OSF HealthCare carriers.
• Has not been convicted of any of the following offenses within 3 years of the date of application: Sections 11-401 (leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving death or personal injury), 11-501 (driving under the influence), 11-503 (reckless driving, 11-504 (drag racing), and 11-506 (street racing) of this Code, or Section 9-3 (manslaughter or reckless homicide) and 12-5 (reckless conduct arising from the use of a motor vehicle) of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012. (Source: P.A. 97-1150, ef. 1-25-13.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Previous driving work experience.
• Previous experience transporting the elderly or people with disabilities.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.