PACE DRIVER

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The PACE Driver provides transportation, delivery, and escort services for Participants enrolled in the NEMS Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in planning daily transportation routes and planning and coordinating the most efficient use of NEMS PACE vehicles.
• Safely transports Participants to and from the PACE Center on their scheduled attendance days in compliance with CA Department of Motor Vehicles licensing regulations.
• Transports Participants to and from physician or other medical appointments, as requested by the IDT.
• Transports supplies and equipment to and from the Participant’s home or other community locations, as requested by the IDT.
• Helps Participants safely board and disembark the PACE van, as informed by the Interdisciplinary Team’s Care Plan.
• Ensures passenger safety including proper use of safety belts and wheelchair tie downs.

Maintains the first aid kit in the vehicle, replacing supplies as they are used, or nearing expiration.

• Keeps the interior and exterior of PACE vehicles in neat and clean conditions.
• Maintains accurate daily records, vehicle maintenance records, and supports vehicle maintenance appointments.
• Immediately reports any vehicle operating problems, malfunctions, or incidents.
• Promptly reports information about Participants to the IDT, such as safety or behavioral issues, assistance needs, and/or other issues impacting the safe transport, or delivery services.
• Participates as a member of the IDT, when indicated.
• Establishes a positive rapport with participants, participants’ family members, and other members of the PACE care team and network providers.
• Remains up to date with employment and job requirements for drivers including licensure.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid CA Driver’s license (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Must have a flexible schedule, with occasional work on weekends.
• Current BLS and First Aid required
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience transporting passengers.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for assisting seniors and persons with mobility limitations
• One-year experience with the elderly. Knowledge of working with special needs populations, including individuals with Dementia.

LANGUAGE:

• Ability to speak English required
• Ability to speak Chinese (Cantonese) is required.
• Fluency in other languages is an asset.

STATUS:

This is a FLSA Non-exempt position.

This is not an OSHA high-risk position.

This is a full-time position. 

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

Salary : $30