Driver

Job Summary

The driver is responsible for the overall transportation and safety of participants. The driver will provide transportation for participants to and from the center, and for outside appointments. The driver also provides participant transportation for outings as part of the activities program, as well as pick-up and delivery of supplies and medications for participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Drive vehicles in a safe and responsible manner utilizing defensive driving skills and in adherence to Innovative Integrated Health policies and procedures, following assigned routes.
• Load and unload participants in and out of Innovative Integrated Health vehicles and assist participants into and out of their homes in adherence to Innovative Integrated Health policies and standards of practice.
• Transport participants to all requested appointments that have been arranged by the transportation coordinator or dispatcher.
• Transport support staff along with participants to and from appointments if needed.
• Deliver supplies and medications to participants.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinate scheduling of van maintenance with transportation coordinator.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families regardless of setting.
• Cover potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practice standard precautions.
• Maintain courteous, helpful, and professional behavior on the job and display a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner.
• Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings; and maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the area in which Innovative Integrated Health is located.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain position’s equipment (e.g., vehicle, lift, tie-downs); and safety requirements.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with participants, family members/caregivers, co-workers, and department heads.
• Skill in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting participants, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in clinic, vehicle and participants home for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to 65 pounds and pushing or pulling objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Operating electric lift and getting disabled participants safely on and off vehicle.
• Fastening seatbelts and wheelchair tie-downs.
• Maintaining visual and hearing requirements for California driver’s license.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Responding to beeper and telephone by communicating verbally with center via telephone.
• Responding to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.
• Working outside, unprotected from weather conditions subject to temperatures below 30 degrees.
• Exposure to vibrations while driving vehicles.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Experience in transporting individuals with special mobility needs preferred.
• Previous commercial driving experience strongly preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Clean DMV driving record.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Core Values

• CARE is central to what we do, prioritizing the well-being, dignity, and independence of our senior participants.
• COMPASSION in every interaction, ensuring kindness, empathy, and understanding guide our care.
• CULTURE that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve and fosters a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
• COMMUNITY that fosters connection, belonging, and support for participants and their families.
• COMMITMENT to quality improvement, innovation, and delivering healthier outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.