Driver Class B

Center for Elders' Independence•Oakland, CA

1d•$25 - $36

About The Position

The Driver provides door-through-door transportation for Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) participants and makes other deliveries as needed. Working under the supervision of the Road Supervisors and Transportation Director, the Driver transports participants to and from their homes, CEI sites, medical appointments, and activity outings. The role also involves assisting participants with getting to and from vehicles, monitoring their condition, maintaining and inspecting vehicles, and completing route sheets and other paperwork. CEI is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to provide integrated health care services to older adults, including an Adult Day Health Center, while promoting autonomy, quality of life, and the ability to live in the community. The listed hourly pay range is $25.25 to $35.86. Placement within the range is based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI compensation practices.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Two years of driving experience, including one year transporting elderly or disabled people, is preferred.
Clean DMV report.
Valid California Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
Basic English proficiency and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Obtain Basic First Aid Life Saving Skills and CPR certification within two weeks of orientation and maintain certification throughout employment.
Knowledge of how to use and maintain positional equipment, such as a vehicle, lift, and tie-downs.
Knowledge of safety requirements and defensive driving techniques.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of Alameda and/or West Contra Costa County areas.
Must pass and maintain certification under DOT regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of driving experience, including one year transporting elderly or disabled people.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles to transport participants to and from their homes, CEI sites, off-site medical appointments, and activity outings.
Assist and monitor participants between pickup or drop-off locations and the vehicle, including helping them get on and off the van and lifting as necessary; occasionally enter participants’ homes when instructed.
Report special situations in participants’ homes or on the road to the Road Supervisor, including changes in behavior or appearance that may indicate a change in medical condition.
Provide other transportation as directed, including medication or supply deliveries.
Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard precautions and Universal Precautions.
Clean vehicles daily; complete daily maintenance checklists; check gas, oil, and tires; and ensure vehicles have functioning brakes, lights, and other equipment necessary for safe operation.
Report unusual incidents and accidents and complete appropriate reports.
Complete and submit daily route sheets and other paperwork accurately and promptly.
Maintain courteous and respectful relationships with participants and their families, and cooperative professional relationships with the treatment team.
Observe traffic laws and act conscientiously and respectfully toward pedestrians and other drivers.
Participate in departmental and CEI meetings as directed and in the CEI quality assurance/performance improvement program as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, and families.
Follow CEI policies and procedures and OSHA safety guidelines; comply with agency training requirements and maintain required certifications and professional affiliations.
Maintain a safe working environment and participate in CEI’s safety committee if requested.
Provide warm, caring, helpful, and professional customer service; support problem-solving and apply the Customer Service Policy, Procedure, and Standards.
Perform other duties as required or requested.