PACE Driver

Family HealthCare Network•Visalia, CA

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The PACE Driver reports to the Center Manager and/or Transportation Coordinator and provides direct transportation for FHCN PACE participants to and from their destinations. The role involves regular interaction with participants, caregivers, families, community agencies, staff, and other departments, with responsibility for participant transportation and safety. When transportation is not needed, the Driver assists with housekeeping duties. The Driver operates a specially equipped van, including wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment; assists participants on and off the vehicle; follows and adjusts schedules; and selects safe, efficient routes. The Driver inspects and maintains the vehicle in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, reports maintenance needs, maintains required records and documentation, observes participants for changes in functioning and reports those changes to a licensed nurse, and assists with coordinating 24-hour care delivery with the FHCN Navigation Center. The position may require work at any FHCN location based on business needs and includes other duties as assigned. The role requires at least two years of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs, a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and current required certifications. Effective June 1, 2026, additional education, age, and related knowledge requirements apply to individuals hired into the role. Employees must meet position competencies, medical clearance and immunization requirements, and background screening criteria before performing the applicable duties.

Requirements

At least two years of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
Valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Effective June 1, 2026, proof of high school completion with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or GED with a minimum overall score of 162.5, and age 21 or older. A stronger GPA from a higher-level degree may be submitted in lieu of the specified high school diploma or Bachelor’s degree documentation, as described in the posting.
Effective June 1, 2026, work-related skills above high-school completion, including formal written and verbal communication, computational and computer, mathematical, and technical skills; health-care-related knowledge typically acquired through trade school, paraprofessional, or certificate-type training.
Ability to interact in a friendly and professional manner with participants and their families.
Ability to communicate openly and effectively with interdisciplinary team members about participant status and needs.
Act only within the scope of authorized practice.
Meet standardized position competencies established by FHCN PACE and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.
Obtain medical clearance for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before direct participant contact.
Pass a criminal background check verifying the screening criteria stated in the posting, including that the candidate is not excluded from Medicare and Medicaid programs and has not been convicted of specified health-care or social-services-related offenses or physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.
Prepare basic correspondence and simple reports using Microsoft Word.
Use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
Create basic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Effectively communicate routine or non-technical information and communicate written information and verbal presentations.
Maintain the required defensive driving, first aid, and CPR certifications after employment. CPR must be current, or the employee must schedule the next available FHCN CPR certification class within 30 days of hire.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, agencies, and departments.
Drive a specially equipped van to transport participants to varied destinations, operating wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment properly and delivering participants to appointments on time.
Follow established schedules, adjust for unanticipated changes, and determine safe and efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
Assist participants on and off the van safely and courteously, and respond to medical equipment needs and other emergencies.
Inspect the van, maintain it in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, and report maintenance needs.
Maintain required program records and complete documentation according to policy.
Observe participants for changes in physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning and report changes to a licensed nurse.
Assist in coordinating 24-hour care delivery with the FHCN Navigation Center.
Adhere to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy and maintain regular attendance.
Be available to work at any FHCN location at the beginning of or during a shift based on business need.
Assist with housekeeping duties when participants do not need transportation.
Perform other duties as assigned.