Driver

Trinity Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver position at Trinity Health PACE programs ensures safe and prompt transportation for PACE participants, including meal delivery and essential supplies. The role involves maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety, and promptly reporting any issues to the department leader. Drivers are responsible for safely transporting PACE participants, prioritizing their comfort and satisfaction, adhering to schedules, and adjusting for unforeseen changes and participant needs. They must operate vehicles in compliance with regulations and safety standards, provide physical assistance to participants as needed during boarding and disembarking, and handle biohazard materials with proper precautions. Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care for the elderly, enabling independent living at home, with seniors receiving comprehensive care from interdisciplinary teams to foster health improvement and community relationships. The organization is guided by Gospel values, serving with compassion and integrity to transform lives within communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles (for larger vehicles)
• Minimum age 21 (for Mercy LIFE Massachusetts Drivers)
• Safe driving history of at least five years (for Mercy LIFE Massachusetts Drivers)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred
• Bilingual Preferred
• Minimum one year of experience with elderly or frail populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and prompt transportation for PACE participants, including meal delivery and essential supplies.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety while promptly reporting any issues to the department leader.
• Safely transport PACE participants, prioritizing their comfort and satisfaction.
• Adhere to schedules, adjusting for unforeseen changes and participant needs.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Provide physical assistance to participants as needed during boarding and disembarking.
• Handle biohazard materials with proper precautions.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and equipment functionality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off from day one.
• Access to Daily Pay for earned wages.
• Incentives available through Employee Referral program.
• Supportive, patient-centered environment.
• Extensive orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees