PACE Driver - Full Time
Loretto•Village of North Syracuse, NY
•$21 - $22
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the PACE Driver is responsible for transporting participants who may be physically or mentally limited to and from their destinations. The role requires constant interaction with participants, participants’ families, and Interdisciplinary Team staff. Full-time shifts are available.
Requirements
- Complete an approved First Aid course within three months of hire.
- Hold a current valid New York State driver’s license, free from major infractions and acceptable to the employer’s insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Transport physically and mentally limited participants door to door to varied destinations safely and on time.
- Assist participants and their belongings on and off the van and to their destinations in a safe and courteous manner.
- Ensure participants have clothing appropriate for weather conditions.
- Ensure participants wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked and secured according to policy and procedure.
- Check at every stop that participants’ seatbelts and/or wheelchair restraints remain secured.
- Maintain the vehicle’s first-aid kit and fire extinguisher, replacing supplies when used or outdated.
- Keep the vehicle neat and clean; clean the interior daily and wash the exterior at least weekly.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) retirement/pension plans
- Discounted gym membership
- Free Loretto Health Clinic visits
- Paid time-off accrual
- Employee events
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee coaches to help employees achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
