Transportation Driver

Blue Ridge Independence at Home; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Thrift Shop Discount

Job summary

Blue Ridge Independence at Home seeks a Transportation Driver to move PACE participants to and from destinations such as home and the PACE Center. You will support care plans and interact with participants, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, respectful transport.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with clean MVR. You will report to the Transportation Manager and follow all safety and confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Active and up-to-date CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year experience with frail or elderly population.
• Must clear background check and MVR; must have valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to and from medical appointments and activities.
• Follow assigned schedules and communicate changes to dispatch.
• Operate vehicle safely in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Complete daily trip records and inspections.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and adhere to OSH guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Job description

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

Join the Blue Ridge Care team!

About Blue Ridge Care

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families with the compassion, expertise, and respect they deserve. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through personalized, high-quality services.

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER – POSITION SUMMARY

The Transportation Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of PACE participants to and from their destinations, including home, the PACE Center, medical providers, etc. Position requires constant interaction with PACE participants, caregivers, community agencies, medical providers and PACE program staff and leadership.

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER – ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the centers passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction.

• Follows assigned schedule, adjusts meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE Center. Communicates these changes to dispatch.

• Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations.

• Maintains and completes daily required records i.e., Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections, gasoline purchases.

• Immediately reports, any vehicle or cell phone operating problems, malfunction, or incidents out of the ordinary routine.

• Transports participants to and from medical/specialist appointments, and activity outings, as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care.

• Transports meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for participant.

• Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and debarks from the program’s vehicles.

• Ensures vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within manufactures recommendations, replacing supplies as needed.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate.

• Communicates with Transportation Manager daily to be updated on participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or Interdisciplinary Team requests.

• Follows all BRIH policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.

• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER – QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Education:High school diploma required

• Certification: Must have an active and up-to-date certification in CPR.

• Experience - A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

• Must be able to clear Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Drug Screen.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER – BENEFITS

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Thrift Shop Discount

Blue Ridge Independence at Home is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.