Driver, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health System • Miami, FL

34d • Onsite

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. Job Summary Provides off campus transportation for the residents, tenants, and clients of MJH. Transports clients from the community to MJHS satellite facilities, doctors, and clinics.

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
• Must be able to pass a physical capability test upon hire
• Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

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

• We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

What This Job Offers

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