Driver

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe driving record.
• Follow all traffic laws.
• Maintain working knowledge of transportation routes in Waterloo and surrounding communities.
• Accurately follow the transportation schedule/directions to ensure Participants arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Secure 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.
• Identify and respond to medical emergencies by: calling PACE for help, initiating basic first aid, calling EMS (911).
• After-hours on-call rotation required.
• Assist PACE Participants safely in/out of PACE vehicle and to/from homes/PACE Center/medical offices.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with Participants, PACE staff, and contracted providers in the community.
• Create a pleasant and comfortable environment where Participants feel safe and welcome.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the PACE team and contracted providers.
• Maintain vehicle in good operating condition: clean, fueled, perform daily safety checks.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance and report maintenance/repair needs to Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate OR GED required OR equivalent work experience.
• Maintains current CPR status.
• Maintains current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status.
• Valid Driver’s License (Chauffer's endorsement for IA licenses if applicable by location), and good driving record required.
• Proof of Auto Insurance.
• 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.