MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Lawrence, KS

Ensures that PACE participants get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and on time. This role involves driving buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center while observing safety regulations and using proper transfer techniques. You’ll assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings, help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed, and maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips. Transportation Specialists also help keep vehicles clean and in good working order, perform basic safety checks, and communicate any schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team. In some positions, you may also observe and report changes in participants’ health or behavior and support light duties at the Day Center as needed.

  • Driving buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between their homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center while observing safety regulations and using proper transfer techniques.
  • Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings, help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed, and maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips.
  • Help keep vehicles clean and in good working order, perform basic safety checks
  • Communicate any schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team.
  • Observe and report changes in participants’ health or behavior and support light duties at the Day Center as needed.
  • Valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within a specified time frame)
  • Current automobile liability insurance
  • Motor vehicle record that meets organizational and insurability standards
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening
  • Must be 25 years of age or older (insurance requirement)
  • Physical ability to assist participants, including bending, lifting, and helping with wheelchair or ambulatory transfers
  • Prior professional driving experience
  • Experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals
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