Driver, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health System • Fort Lauderdale, FL

68d

About The Position

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two years' experience driving passenger bus or larger, with wheelchair accessibility preferred
• One-year experience in carrying elderly and/or disabled passengers
• Current Florida Commercial Driver's License Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Dade County streets
• Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
• Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
• Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
• Operates equipment to assist disabled persons

Responsibilities

• Transports persons to and from MJH and other locations
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise
• Maintains vehicles in standard working condition and clean. Reports any needs for maintenance immediately
• Maintains necessary documentation such as passenger logs
• Reports accidents and/or incidents immediately, per established department protocol
• Performs courier and banking functions as needed
• Follows all department safety policies and procedures at all times
• Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and attends department meetings and in-services as necessary

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions
• Free on-campus parking
• Onsite fitness center

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees