Transportation Driver

Michigan Masons; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Central Michigan seeks a Transportation Driver to safely transport participants to and from the PACE Center, while assisting with on-site and off-site activities. The role emphasizes participant-centered care and collaboration with the care team to support daily living needs.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, Michigan Chauffeur’s License, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports participants in a safe manner to and from the Center, compliant with regulations.
• Provides physical assistance to participants when needed during boarding and disembarking.
• Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle and replaces supplies as needed.
• Ensures passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are properly secured.
• Assists with taking home supplies and escorts to outside appointments as needed.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and arranges timely mechanical service as required.
• Reports vehicle issues or incidents to the transportation supervisor immediately.
• Observes and reports changes in participants' emotional, behavioral, and physical condition to appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with staff and participants' families using participant-centered care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (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.