Driver-PACE
US-IA-Waterloo
careers
Req #: 164748
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Driver PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Full Time Benefits Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation/Facility Manager, is responsible for providing transportation services utilizing agency vehicle for PACE participants according to assigned routes/appointment schedules. Provide supportive services to ensure the safety of our frail elderly participants. Provides supply/equipment delivery services as needed. Responsibilities: Transporting PACE Participants * Maintain safe driving record. At all times driver is to follow and obey all traffic laws. * Maintain working knowledge of transportation routes and surrounding communities within the PACE service area. * Accurately follow the transportation schedule/directions to ensure Participants arrive at scheduled appointments on time. * Follow safety procedures at all times related to utilization of seat belts and securing wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment on the vehicle. * Maintain working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population. * Proceed on assignments in a timely fashion with limited supervision. * Problem solve and plan effectively. * Be able to identify and respond to medical emergencies by: Calling PACE for help, initiating basic first aid, calling EMS (911). * Requires after-hours on-call rotation. Customer Service * Assist PACE Participants safely in/out of PACE vehicle and to/from homes/PACE Center/medical offices in the manner necessary to meet their individual needs, (pushing wheelchairs, assisting with ambulation using gait belt as needed, assisting up/down steps, assisting with transfers, etc) * Report any changes in the participant's home conditions or health status to the Transportation Coordinator(s) or to other appropriate staff person as procedures indicate. * Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills when working with Participants, PACE staff and contracted providers in the community. * Provide a pleasant and comfortable environment where Participants feel safe and welcome. * Work independently as well as collaboratively with the PACE team and contracted providers. Vehicle Maintenance * Maintain vehicle in good operating condition: clean, fueled, perform daily safety checks. * Monitor vehicle maintenance and report maintenance/repair needs to Transportation Manager. Qualifications: Education * High School Graduate or GED required or equivalent work experience License(s)/Certification(s) * Maintains current CPR status * Maintains current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status * Valid Driver's License (Chauffer's endorsement for IA licenses), and good driving record required. * Proof of Auto Insurance Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Adaptability * Customer/Patient focused * Interpersonal skills * Problem solving * Teamwork * Basic computer skills-working knowledge of Microsoft office. Other * Driver will be required to operate manual vehicle ramp and hydraulic lifts to load/unload wheel chairs. * Driver will be required to utilize Q-straint tie downs to secure wheel chairs on vehicles.
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