Driver I - PACE Program

About the role

When you join the Chapters Health Team, you're joining a mission. We're dedicated to providing top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation to the PACE center and medical appointments.
• Must have a clean driving record and pass a Level 2 background check.
• Must have great people skills.
• Under the supervision of the Manager, Transportation, responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations.
• Ensure the van is in proper working order and report and document maintenance performed.
• Afford passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Deal with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Follow established schedules, adjust schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to participant care planning and notations in the medical record.
• Report important information to the appropriate staff of Hope PACE daily.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy day center environment.
• May assist with patient care in the day health center when not transporting participants.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, including co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represent Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities thoroughly and completely, using good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• Proactively seek assistance from the immediate supervisor when unsure about directed tasks or job responsibilities.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required, with hands-on skills validation. Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Experience: At least one year experience in transporting handicapped individuals and working with the frail elderly.

Skills

• Great people skills
• Knowledge of medical equipment and emergency procedures
• Ability to follow schedules and adjust to changes
• Interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Customer service orientation
• Positive and professional demeanor

Pay

Pay Range: $16.96 - $25.24

Schedule

Monday-Friday-days

Benefits

Benefits day 1

Compensation

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.