Patient Shuttle Driver PACE Program

HCA Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

403(b) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a Paratransit Driver for safe transportation of elderly participants in the PACE program. The role requires a high school diploma, NC Driver’s License, and one year of experience in transporting frail individuals. Candidates must also be at least 25 years old and able to obtain required certifications shortly after employment. The position emphasizes vehicle safety and cleanliness, along with communication of any issues to management.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with and/or transporting the frail and elderly.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 15 days of employment start date.
• Must be 25 years or older with an active NC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of PACE participants.
• Communicating any safety issue(s) to the Transportation Manager.
• Maintaining overall cleanliness and safety of the vehicle.

Skills

Transporting frail and elderly individuals

Communication of safety issues

Vehicle cleanliness and safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

NC Driver’s License

First Aid certification

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Patient Shuttle Driver PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Program with CarePartners Health Services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Paratransit Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of PACE participants, including transport of paratransit (ambulatory and wheelchair‑bound) participants, durable medical equipment, pharmacy and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness and safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis. Responsible for communicating any safety issue(s) to the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required License/Certification: NC Driver’s License, BLS, First Aid.
• Preferred License: Class B CDL with P Endorsement.
• Required Experience: One year experience working with and/or transporting the frail and elderly.
• Preferred Experience: Bus driver for schools or at‑risk populations.
• Must be 25 years or older with an active NC Driver’s License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 15 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• First Aid Basic, or EMS Safety, or (DL) Driver License must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.

CarePartners Health Services, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a healthcare organization serving western North Carolina and offering a full continuum of post‑acute care. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, it’s services include a Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) and Orthotics & Prosthetics. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 400 volunteers, CarePartners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.