Van Driver

Element Care PACE; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Lowell, MA, is seeking a full-time Driver to transport participants to medical appointments and assist them with mobility needs. The role offers a great work-life balance, with no night or weekend shifts. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of safe driving experience and good communication skills. Benefits include health and vision insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid state Driver’s License from the state of residence.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience driving safely.
• Ability to push patients in a wheelchair.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to medical appointments.
• Assist participants to and from the van.
• Notify the Director of any incidents.

Skills

Safe driving experience

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits! The Driver is responsible for driving and transporting participants around the community and to medical appointments as needed. The pay is $20 hourly. This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; no nights, weekends or holidays!

Responsibilities

• Transports participants around the community, to and from medical appointments and other outside appointments, as necessary.
• Assists participants to and from the van for all pickups and drop offs.
• Uses preventative measures to maintain vehicles’ interior and exterior on a consistent basis to ensure safe transportation.
• Notifies the Director immediately of any incidents out of the ordinary, client injuries, client falls, or accidents.
• Works with Supervisor of Drivers to identify specific needs of each participant.
• Removes snow around surrounding area of vans during the winter months to ensure client safety and the safe operation of the van.
• Assists the Day Care Center Staff with local activities and other duties, as needed.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Valid state Driver’s License from the state of residence
• Minimum 5 years of safe driving experience
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and DOT mandated driver training
• Able to physically move and maneuver participants in a wheelchair
• Must be a responsible, flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to push patients in wheelchair
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.