Driver I - Hope Healthcare-PACE Program

Chapters Health System•Naples, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver I position within the Hope Healthcare-PACE Program, part of the Chapters Health Team, involves transporting clients, including those with physical limitations and the frail elderly, from their homes to PACE Centers, medical appointments, and other destinations. The role requires providing safe, reliable, and customer service-based door-to-door service. Chapters Health System is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond, committed to outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service. This position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
Current auto insurance
Reliable transportation
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (Course certification must include hands-on skills validation to ensure competency. Courses from both the American Red Cross (Adult First Aid/CPR/AED) or the American Heart Association (Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED), meet this requirement)
Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
At least one year experience in transporting handicapped individuals and working with the frail elderly.

Responsibilities

Transport clients from their home to our PACE Centers, medical appointments, and other duties as needed.
Transport clients with physical limitations, elderly and frail.
Provide door to door service in a safe, reliable, customer service based approach.
Responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations.
Required constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies while conducting business with Hope PACE.
Transport physically limited passengers to varied destinations both timely, safely and door to door.
Ensure that the van is in proper working order.
Report and document maintenance performed.
Assist passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
Deal with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
Follow established scheduled, adjust schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick up and delivery routes.
Participate as a member of interdisciplinary team.
Take part in participant care planning and contribute to notations in medical record.
Report important information to proper staff of Hope PACE daily regarding any changes, progress, or unusual events concerning any participant.
Participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean and healthful 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, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.