Driver, PACE
About The Position
About Jordan Valley Health: Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Requirements
- Valid Class E Driver’s License
- Minimum 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
- BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Defensive driving course required to be taken within 90 days of hire.
- First aid course required to be taken within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- 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 in a timely manner.
- Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery route.
- Assists participants on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
- Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
- Inspects van and maintains the vehicle in a cline, orderly, and safe condition.
- Reports on the need for maintenance.
- Assure all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
- Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
- Completes documentation as required.
- Assists in coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
