Patient Shuttle Driver PACE Program

HCA•Asheville, NC

28d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Paratransit Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of PACE participants. Including transport of paratransit (ambulatory and wheelchair-bound) participants, durable medical equipment, pharmacy and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness and safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis. Responsible for communicating any safety issue(s) to the Transportation Manager.

Requirements

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required License/Certification: NC Driver's License, BLS, First Aid
Required Experience: One year experience working with and/or transporting the frail and elderly.
Must be 25 years or older with an active NC Drivers License
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 15 days of employment start date
High School Graduate / GED
First Aid Basic, or EMS Safety, or (DL) Driver License must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Nice To Haves

Preferred License: Class B CDL with P Endorsement
Preferred Experience: Bus driver for schools or at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

safe and timely transportation of PACE participants
transport of paratransit (ambulatory and wheelchair-bound) participants, durable medical equipment, pharmacy and any other transportation as deemed necessary
overall cleanliness and safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis
communicating any safety issue(s) to the Transportation Manager

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.