PACE Transportation Driver

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens, Inc.; Tazewell (VA); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens, Inc. is seeking dependable PACE Transportation Drivers to join our team, providing safe and reliable transport for PACE participants in the Cedar Bluff area.

Drivers will shuttle ambulatory and non-ambulatory participants, assist with on/off vehicle entry, and ensure participant safety. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, be able to read, write and communicate effectively, and complete required training including

Qualifikationen

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Training includes PCA/CNA, First Aid/CPR, wheelchair lift operation; DOT tests and background check.
• CDL with passenger endorsement preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Transport participants to destinations in agency vehicles and assist on/off vehicles.
• Provide participant assistance and ensure safety while driving.
• Maintain accurate records and handle public contact; comply with IDT instructions.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver's license

Experience with elderly

Read/write/communicate

DOT physical & tests

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

WE ARE GROWING!

AASC is seeking dependable and participant-focused PACE Transportation Drivers to join our exceptional team as we provide safe, reliable transportation services to PACE participants in the Cedar Bluff area.

PACE TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

Position Requirements

Minimum - Must give a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively. Previous experience preferred. Training required, including but not limited to passenger assistance, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), First Aid, CPR, wheelchair lift operations, etc. Job requires moderate to heavy lifting. Must be able to pass DOT physical, drug and alcohol test, criminal background check and agency driving test. Transportation drivers will be required to have one (1) year experience with the elderly. CDL license not required but preferred with passenger endorsement. Use of radio communication equipment is preferred.

Summary of Duties

Will transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory participants (in wheelchairs or on stretchers) to various destinations by agency vehicle. Will provide needed participants assistance on and off vehicles. The driver will at all times be alert to participants needs and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Must have skills to deal professionally with health care personneland participants with chronic illnesses who may bedisabled physically and/or cognitively. Transportation drivers may be required to provide necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Accurate recordkeeping is mandatory for this position. Significant public contact is required and position requires some independent decision-making and action.