Driver - Participant Care

About the Role

InnovAge Driver – Participant Care provides transportation for frail and elderly participants from their home to our Day Centers and appointments during the day, as well as for field trips as part of the activities program. Drivers deliver in-home meals and handle delivery and pick-up of supplies and medications. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or participant homes is essential to performing the job duties. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturday and holiday operations on a rotating schedule basis.

Responsibilities

• Drive InnovAge vehicles safely and responsibly, utilizing defensive driving skills and following InnovAge policies, procedures, and assigned routes.
• Load and unload participants in and out of vehicles, assisting them into and out of their homes in adherence with InnovAge policies.
• Transport participants to pre-arranged appointments as directed by the dispatcher.
• Deliver in-home meals, supplies, and medications, ensuring correct distribution to participants.
• Assist participants with simple tasks when necessary, such as helping with outerwear or clearing obstructed walking paths.
• Maintain communication with Dispatch regarding all route events.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicles and coordinate maintenance with the Manager of Transportation.
• Assist other Drivers with loading and unloading participants at the center.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to formulate and monitor Plans of Care for PACE program participants.
• Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous DOT and Defensive Driving experience.
• One year of experience working with the frail or elderly.
• High school diploma or GED (or one year of relevant experience may substitute).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

Licensure requirements vary by state:

• California (San Bernardino and Sacramento Centers): Valid state-issued Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement (Class A also accepted), good driving record, and at least 21 years of age.
• California (Los Angeles), Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Virginia: Valid state-issued Driver’s License, good driving record, and at least 21 years of age.

Drivers must maintain a valid state-issued medical examiner’s certificate when required by applicable state law.

Preferred

• Knowledge of how to use and maintain positioning equipment.
• Experience transporting the elderly or individuals with special mobility needs.

Benefits

InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

Pay

Posted pay range: $20.35 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with some Saturday and holiday operations on a rotating schedule basis.