Driver

On Lok•San Jose, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

On Lok PACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of elders through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model focuses on serving seniors with chronic care needs in their community. Participants receive in-home care services and transportation to a PACE center for medical care, social activities, and other senior care services. The organization aims to improve lives and advance healthcare by providing a system that works together. The Driver will provide transportation services to participants and assist with deliveries and pickups as needed.

Requirements

Licensed California Driver with a good driving record.
Ability to operate all vehicles and possess some mechanical ability to understand vehicle maintenance programs.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Familiarity with traffic routes and driving regulations in San Francisco.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Flexibility and creativity; ability to get along well with frail elderly people and exercise mature judgment.
Bilingual English/Spanish or Cantonese/English.

Responsibilities

Safe operation of vehicles, including proper use of wheelchair tie-downs and lifts, while transporting participants from their homes to Day Health Centers and community appointments.
Ensure participant and vehicle safety through van maintenance, pre-trip inspections, use of seatbelts, and adherence to body mechanics, transfer training, and wheelchair safety protocols.
Provide timely and safe transport of participants, meals, and supplies as scheduled or requested between home and center, and to community appointments.
Support participant's care plan by assisting with transport, making observations, and reporting to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Perform other related duties as assigned.