Transportation Associate

Horizon PACE is excited to announce an amazing opportunity to be part of Horizon PACE’s program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare team at Horizon PACE will approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. Horizon has over 25 years’ experience providing care in Kentucky and is the largest provider of adult day health care services in the state. Horizon is opening 3 PACE locations in Kentucky, and we are excited to expand services to older Kentuckians. Horizon has an excellent benefit package including competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life coverages, as well as generous paid time off, holidays, 401K, and many more.

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Transportation Associate/Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Horizon PACE participants. Including transport of participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness and safety of the vehicle assigned daily. Responsible for communicating any safety issue to the Transportation Coordinator.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Horizon PACE passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction.
• Follows assigned schedule, makes adjustments to 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, to Transportation Coordinator, 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 requested 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.
• Maintains the vehicle in a neat and clean condition.
• 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 Coordinator daily to be updated on participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or Interdisciplinary Team requests.
• Follows all Horizon PACE program policies and procedures and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains any required certifications or licenses.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Horizon PACE and adheres to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Is knowledgeable of participant rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all participants in a safe, secure environment
• Supports, cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs
• Supports and participates in common teamwork
• Assist supervisor with various tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending on individual circumstances
• Assists participants and caregivers in filing grievances

Experience & Education:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Be at least 25 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
• Preferred to have: Have a minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail elderly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires you to be at least 25 years old. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17