Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation-Midlands (FT, Day)

Driver for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) 

Essential Functions 

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Responsible for operating specially equipped vehicles, assisting participants with varying levels of mobility, and supporting overall participant safety. 

• Operates vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule. Assists participants with loading/unloading, operates wheelchair lifts, and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices using appropriate tie-downs. 

• Ensures that passengers get on and off the van safely. Respond quickly and appropriately to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols. 

• Responsible for maintaining established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes. 

• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns. 

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to share observations or concerns about participant safety and well-being. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities 

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned 

• Experience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred. 

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In Lieu Of 

N/A

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Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses 

A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Proficiency with basic computer operations, including email, and navigation of common software programs.

• Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), including app usage, and navigation of scheduling or communication platforms.