Patient Transport Driver, full time - Saint Joseph PACE

MI_TSLCPC Trinity Health Pace; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE is seeking a full-time driver to provide safe, timely transportation for participants at LIFE St Joseph and nearby locations. You will transport meals, medications, and participants while ensuring comfort and safety under the plan of care.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license and CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles. Experience with the elderly is preferred, and a high school diploma is required. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required for larger vehicles.
• Minimum one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport PACE participants to appointments and activities.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report safety issues to supervisor.
• Assist participants in boarding/de-boarding and provide physical assistance as needed.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL with passenger endorsement

Experience with frail elderly

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Driver Hours - Full Time- Monday-Friday 8-5. Location - LIFE St Joseph

Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job.

About Trinity Health PACE

Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. Our services are built upon a 30-year history of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) for the elderly in the United States. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare! We have a pioneering care model here at Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

Driver position summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide safe and timely transportation of PACE participants, including transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness, safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis, and communicating any safety issues to the department leader.

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Other benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation
• Competitive salary

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the PACE passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction
• Follow assigned schedule, make adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE center, as well as communicating these changes to the department leader
• Operate equipment safely and in compliance with the vehicle licensing regulations
• Transport participants to and from medical/specialist appointments and activity outings as requested by the interdisciplinary team via the plan of care
• Transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for the participants
• Provide physical assistance to each participant when needed as he or she boards and debarks from the programs vehicles
• Maintain the vehicle in a neat and clean condition, ensuring vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within the manufacturer's recommendations; replacing supplies as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate company vehicles that exceed 15-passengers
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.