Transportation Driver

Michigan Masons; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Central Michigan is seeking a Transportation Driver to safely transport participants to and from the Center, while providing assistance and ensuring comfort and safety during journeys. The role requires adherence to Michigan DMV regulations and program competency standards.

The driver will maintain clean vehicles, assist with take-home supplies, and collaborate with staff and participants’ families to support participant-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan Chauffer's Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports participants safely to and from the Center each scheduled day, complying with Michigan DMV regulations and local statutes.
• Provides physical assistance to participants boarding and alighting from the program’s vehicles.
• Maintains the in-vehicle first aid kit, replacing supplies as needed.
• Ensures passengers wear seat belts and wheelchairs are secured.
• Assists participants with taking home supplies.
• Ensures all drivers meet PACE Central Michigan competency standards.
• Provides escort for outside appointments as needed.
• Maintains vehicles in a neat, clean condition and arranges maintenance as needed.
• Reports any vehicle problems or incidents to the transportation supervisor.
• Observes and reports changes in participants’ condition to appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with staff and families using participant-centered care.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TheProgram ofAll-InclusiveCare for theElderly(PACE)is a unique health care model designed to help seniors (participants) stay safely in their home for as long as possible. PACE coordinates and provides or facilitates all medical care for its participants. Services are delivered across various settings, including on site at the PACE center, in the community, and in participant homes.

Why Work at PACE?

At PACE, employees have the opportunity to see the full impact of their efforts. Staffing ratios are much lower, time spent with each participant is much greater, and team collaboration occurs much more frequently than in other care settings. PACE is a very fulfilling health care delivery model for its employees.

Transportation Driver Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Transports participants in a safe manner to and from the Center on each day they are scheduled to attend, in compliance with the MI Department of Motor Vehicle licensing regulations and local statutes.
• Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and disembarks from the program’s vehicles.
• Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used or become outdated.
• Ensures that all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.
• Ensures and/or assists the participant with take home supplies.
• Ensures all drivers have met the PACE Central Michigan competency standard.
• Provide escort as needed for outside appointments.
• Maintain vehicle in neat and clean condition anticipating needed mechanical service so appointments can be arranged that are convenient to program operations.
• Immediately reports any vehicle operating problems, malfunctions, or incidents out of the ordinary routine to the transportation supervisor.
• Will observe and report changes in participant’s emotional, behavioral, and physical condition to appropriate disciplines and/or supervisor.
• Must care, support, and collaborate with everyone involved in the participant’s care including staff and the participant’s family using the participant centered care model.
• Participates in required staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Michigan Chauffer’s Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

PACE Central Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.