BCN PACE Transportation Driver-PRN

About the Role

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. This role is responsible for providing services in both the Lexington (LEX) and Frankfort (FFT) regions.

Responsibilities

The PACE Transportation Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of PACE participants to and from their destinations, including home, the PACE Center, medical providers, etc. Position requires constant interaction with PACE participants, caregivers, community agencies, medical providers, and PACE program staff and leadership.

• Transport PACE participants safely to and from their destinations.
• Interact effectively with PACE participants, caregivers, interdisciplinary team (IDT), and PACE program staff.
• Maintain accurate records and stay well-organized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a current Kentucky driver’s license and a minimum of two years’ driving experience.
• At least one year of work experience in transporting passengers.
• Minimum of one year’s experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Proficient reading and writing comprehension skills.
• No positive drug or alcohol test including pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion.
• No more than 2 moving traffic violations during the previous 36 months.
• No driving under the influence (DUI) [Drug or Alcohol] conviction during the previous 5 years in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Entry-level computer skills needed.

Skills

• Communicative, pleasant, and courteous.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.

Schedule

PRN; as needed.