PACE Medical Transporter - Per Diem (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Available Staff Positions•Modesto, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Medical Transporter is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. This position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies. The work hours will vary based on need, with shifts ranging from 2 to 8 hours per day when called upon, not exceeding 15 hours per week. The Medical Transporter will also participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, attend staff meetings, and take part in participant care planning. They will communicate any changes in participant condition to team members and observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning, reporting such changes to the licensed nurse. The driver must exhibit exceptional customer service to patients, families, case managers, facilities, physicians, and nurses.

Requirements

Valid CA Driver's License
Acceptable driving record
Vehicle insurance
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to operate handicap accessible vehicles
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required, or Class A in lieu of education.
Minimum six (6) months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs required.
Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association
Ability to pass internal competencies within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate.
Must be able to hear staff/clients on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
Must have vision, with or without lenses, adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
Must have high manual dexterity.
Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff and other agencies and departments.
Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations.
Assures wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and participants are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, and determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
Will work with medical equipment and manage other emergencies that may arise.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
Inspects van and maintains it in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Completes driver log each time the vehicle is used.
Keep an accurate record of all facility transports, mileage and times.
Provides facility administrator with completed logs.
Inspects the company vehicle monthly using the Vehicle Maintenance Log.
Reports all maintenance or vehicle needs to the facility administrator timely and follow up as appropriate.
Assists with maintaining all maintenance records and other records regarding the company vehicle.
Completes documentation as required.
Coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
Other projects and duties as assigned.