Driver/PCA

Buckeye PACE-posted 4 days ago
$16 - $17/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Ashtabula, OH
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More than a job its a calling. Do you believe small moments can make a big difference? Are you ready to bring compassion, patience and, dedication to support seniors in living with dignity and comfort? At the One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and Buckeye PACE, we work together to help seniors stay safe, healthy, connected, and at home. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond traditional medical insurance plans. Job Summary: At Buckeye PACE, our Driver/PCA play a crucial role in the care of our participants as they provide transportation to and from their destinations. Driver/PCAs must want to make a difference in seniors lives by working with the interdisciplinary care team to implement and carry out services and activities to proactively meet the needs of our participants. Hourly Wage: $15.90 /hr. to start - $16.90 /hr. after 90 Days Schedule: First shift, full-time hours. Specific work hours will be established in consultation with your supervisor.

  • Drives Participants to and from scheduled doctors appointments and to the Buckeye PACE Center.
  • May run errands for the facility, including the hardware store, grocery store, pharmacy, and banks.
  • Effectively communicates with Participants, families, staff, and other agencies and departments.
  • Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations.
  • Assures that wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment are properly operated and that Participants are delivered to appointments promptly.
  • Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
  • Assists passengers on and off the van safely and courteously.
  • Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
  • May be called upon to support the Participants as a Personal Care Aide (In-Home or In-Center), including showering, bathing, toileting, etc. as needed.
  • Inspects van and maintains it in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
  • Reports on the need for vehicle maintenance.
  • Attends staff and training meetings.
  • Communicates any change in Participant condition to team members.
  • Completes documentation as required.
  • Participate in on-going Quality Initiative training as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Requires valid State drivers license with a clean driving record.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must work effectively in a team environment and operate handicap-accessible vehicles.
  • Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, patients, visitors, and the public.
  • Must be knowledgeable of vehicle maintenance policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to minimize supplies waste, equipment misuse, etc.
  • Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.
  • Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and can follow written and/or oral directions.
  • High School Diploma or GED plus one year of experience working with the frail/elderly population.
  • Attainment of Q-Straint Academy Certification (Training Provided).
  • One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to complete Company paid training to meet this requirement.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification (Training Provided)
  • Requires valid State drivers license with a clean driving record.
  • Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
  • May have to lift/push up to 25 pounds with proper equipment.
  • Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting Participants.
  • Must be constantly alert for Participants safety.
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year (accrued from date of hire for full-time employees)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan with company annual match
  • Mileage Reimbursement at annual IRS rate as applicable
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