PACE Driver

Family HealthCare Network • Visalia, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACE Driver, under the supervision of the Center Manager and/or Transportation Coordinator, transports FHCN PACE participants to and from their destinations and is responsible for their transportation and safety. The role involves regular interaction with participants, caregivers, families, community agencies, and other departments. When transportation is not needed, the Driver assists with housekeeping duties.

The Driver operates a specially equipped van, assists participants with mobility and transit, maintains the vehicle and required records, and observes and reports changes in participants’ functioning. The position may also involve helping coordinate 24-hour care delivery with the FHCN Navigation Center. Employees may be required to work at any FHCN location based on business needs and must maintain regular attendance.

The primary work setting is an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic, with occasional time spent in a vehicle and possible home visits for participant pick-ups. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and has physical demands that include assisting participants with mobility and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. The listed pay scale is $25.00 to $30.00.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• For individuals hired into the role effective June 1, 2026: high school diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, or GED with a minimum overall score of 162.5; proof of a higher-level degree with a stronger GPA may be provided in lieu of the high school or GED proof.
• Work-related skills beyond high school completion, including written and verbal communication, computational and computer, mathematical, and technical skills.
• Health care-related knowledge frequently acquired through a trade school, para-professional, or certificate program.
• At least two years of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Ability to interact professionally and cordially with participants and their families and communicate participant status and needs with Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word, create tables and simple information displays in Microsoft Excel, and create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Maintain current defensive driving, first aid, and CPR certifications upon employment. If CPR certification is not current, the employee must schedule for the next available FHCN CPR certification class within 30 days of hire.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before direct participant contact.
• Pass a criminal background check meeting the stated Medicare, Medicaid, health care, social services, and abuse-related screening requirements.
• Meet the position’s standardized competencies, established by FHCN PACE and approved by regulatory agencies, before working independently.
• Ability to communicate routine or non-technical information effectively in writing, including electronic correspondence, and verbally.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, grasping, kneeling, crouching, and repetitive wrist and hand motions; stand, bend, and walk for extended periods; and sit alert while operating a vehicle for extended periods.
• Ability to use arms and legs during transit escort and, on occasion, assist participants with lifting, turning, walking, or standing.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with clinical and social services disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, community agencies, and other departments.
• Drive a specially equipped van to transport people with physical limitations to varied destinations.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment properly and transport participants to appointments on time.
• Follow established transportation schedules, adjust for unanticipated changes, and determine safe and efficient routes.
• Assist participants on and off the van safely and courteously, including assisting with ambulation and mobility as needed.
• Respond to medical equipment needs and other emergencies that arise during transportation.
• Inspect the van, keep it clean, orderly, and safe, 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 the licensed nurse.
• Assist in coordinating 24-hour care delivery with the FHCN Navigation Center.
• Assist with housekeeping duties when participants do not need transportation.
• Adhere to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy and be able to work at any FHCN location based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED