What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Beacon of LIFE (A PACE Program)?
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.
Why work with us?
A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.
Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. Position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED
None
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.
Why work with us?
A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.
Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. Position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED
None
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff and other agencies and departments.
- Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations. Assures that wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and that participants are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
- Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
- Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
- Inspects van and maintains it in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Reports the need for maintenance.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
- Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
- Completes documentation as required.
- Coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
- CDL Class B w/ Passenger Endorsement license
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
- Minimum 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
- 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
- Upon employment, defensive driving course, first aid, and CPR certifications are required to be kept up to date.
Salary : $19 - $22
