Senior Transit Driver: Safe, Caring Bus Service

Neighborhood Healthcare; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for participants in a timely and compassionate manner, and to share essential care plan information with the multidisciplinary team. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:30pm, with possible variations.

Responsibilities include operating a 12-passenger bus, assisting with mobility aids, performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections, delivering medications, maintaining records, and upholding safety and

Responsibilities

• Operate a 12-passenger bus safely in accordance with traffic laws and Neighborhood’s policies.
• Transport participants to and from the day center, medical facilities, and other scheduled outings.
• Assist participants in boarding and exiting the vehicle safely, including those using mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or participant concerns to appropriate staff promptly.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect participants’ rights and privacy.
• Participates in training and meetings as required.
• Provides transportation for passengers in a timely and competent manner which ensures patient and participant satisfaction and retention; escorts patients to and from buildings when necessary
• Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations.
• Reports participant or caregiver requests for changes in drop-off or pick-up locations.
• Follows established schedules and makes necessary adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering the needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies and maintains narrative of route.
• Carries or assists one-person transfers of participants to and from vehicles and inside vehicles.
• Inspects and ensures vehicles are maintained to a clean and safe condition and gas tank filled each night; notifies appropriate supervisor of maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintains standard records, (e.g., logs of passengers and miles driven, service records, gasoline purchases).
• Promptly reports to appropriate staff regarding participant-related concerns noted in home or on the bus; writes progress notes for documentation.
• Delivers medications and other supplies to participants.
• Follows all safety guidelines and standards; attends safety in-services and offers guidance or assistance to staff working in an unsafe manner.
• Reports accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Follows proper infection control procedures and maintain supply of emergency clean up kits.

Job description

Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for participants in a timely and compassionate manner, and to share essential care plan information with the multidisciplinary team. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:30pm, with possible variations.

Responsibilities include operating a 12-passenger bus, assisting with mobility aids, performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections, delivering medications, maintaining records, and upholding safety and