PACE Transportation Driver

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc•Bristol, VA

About The Position

Will transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory participants (in wheelchairs or on stretchers) to various destinations by agency vehicle. Will provide needed participants assistance on and off vehicles. The driver will at all times be alert to participants needs and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Must have skills to deal professionally with health care personnel and participants with chronic illnesses who may be disabled physically and/or cognitively. Transportation drivers may be required to provide necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Accurate recordkeeping is mandatory for this position. Significant public contact is required and position requires some independent decision-making and action.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively
Training required, including but not limited to passenger assistance, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), First Aid, CPR, wheelchair lift operations, etc.
Job requires moderate to heavy lifting
Must be able to pass DOT physical, drug and alcohol test, criminal background check and agency driving test
Transportation drivers will be required to have one (1) year experience with the elderly

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Previous experience
CDL license with passenger endorsement
Use of radio communication equipment

Responsibilities

Transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory participants to various destinations
Provide participant assistance on and off vehicles
Operate the vehicle in a safe manner
Deal professionally with health care personnel and participants with chronic illnesses
Provide necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Accurate recordkeeping

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