Driver - Participant Care

InnovAge•Aurora, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver – Participant Care provides transportation for frail and elderly participants from their homes to InnovAge Day Centers and appointments, and transports participants on field trips as part of the activities program. The role also includes delivering in-home meals, supplies, and medications and performing pre- and post-trip inspections. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or participant home is essential. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturday and holiday operations on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

Previous DOT and defensive driving experience.
One year of experience working with frail or elderly people.
High school diploma or GED; one or more years of experience in the position's duties and responsibilities may substitute when a diploma is absent.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 pounds.
For San Bernardino and Sacramento, California centers: valid state-issued Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement (Class A accepted), a good driving record, and age 21 or older.
For Los Angeles, California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Virginia: valid state-issued driver's license, a good driving record, and age 21 or older.
Maintain a valid state-issued medical examiner’s certificate when required by applicable state law.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of how to use and maintain position equipment.
Experience transporting elderly people.
Six months of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.

Responsibilities

Drive InnovAge vehicles safely and responsibly, using defensive driving skills and following company policies, procedures, and assigned routes.
Load and unload participants and assist them into and out of vehicles and homes in accordance with InnovAge policies and procedures.
Transport participants to appointments arranged in advance by the dispatcher.
Deliver in-home meals, supplies, and medications, ensuring parcels reach the correct participants.
Assist participants in their homes with simple tasks when necessary and appropriate, such as helping with outerwear or moving items obstructing walking paths.
Keep Dispatch updated about events on assigned routes.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the assigned vehicle and coordinate van maintenance scheduling with the Manager of Transportation.
Assist other Drivers with loading and unloading participants arriving at and leaving the center.
Participate in interdisciplinary team settings to formulate Plans of Care and plan, coordinate, and monitor care for InnovAge PACE participants.
Perform additional work functions and duties as assigned.