Transportation - PACE Driver

Care Guide Partners - PACE; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group in Kentucky is seeking a PACE Driver to transport participants to and from the center and appointments, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, part-time.

Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation Coordinator, you will interact with participants, caregivers, and community agencies, and relay changes to the IDT while maintaining safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Minimum 1 year experience with frail or elderly populations or training upon hire.
• Able to work positively in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, first aid training.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of automobile and medical equipment use and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transport PACE participants to and from center, day clinic, and appointments.
• Interact with participants, caregivers/families, and community agencies.
• Communicate changes to the PACE Transportation Coordinator for input to the IDT.

Skills

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

CPR certification

First aid training

Valid driver’s license

Safety & infection control

Auto/medical equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule:

Part-Time; Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (schedule may vary based on operational needs).

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation Coordinator, the PACE Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of PACE participants to and from their destinations including, but not limited to, transportation to/from the center/day clinic and to/from appointments related to approved PACE covered services. The driver has continuous interaction with participants, caregivers/families and community agencies and plays an integral part in communicating changes in participants to the PACE Transportation Coordinator for input to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Able to work positively in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Must have, or willing to obtain, first aid training.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in accordance with policy with proof of automobile insurance required.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of automobile and medical equipment use and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.