Van Attendant

Trinity Health

11d

About The Position

The Van Attendant supports the safe and comfortable transportation of PACE/LIFE participants to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and other appointments. The role promotes participant safety and comfort while they wait for transportation or appointments and communicates relevant updates about participant and appointment status, as well as problems or concerns, to drivers and the center. The attendant assists drivers with transporting participants in accordance with safety and regulatory standards, accompanies participants to medical appointments, and helps with ambulation and toileting. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing vehicles daily, transporting supplies and mail, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address participant needs. The position is full-time, day shift, with no weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with elderly or frail populations, or completion of training within the PACE organization.
CPR training or willingness to complete training.
Must meet the Employee Medical Statement requirements for the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Transportation or human services experience.
Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Assist drivers in transporting participants while following safety and regulatory standards.
Accompany participants to medical appointments and support them with ambulation, toileting, and comfort.
Communicate participant status to the center and Transportation Supervisor.
Clean and sanitize vehicles daily.
Assist with transporting supplies and mail.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address participant needs and promptly report concerns.
Promote participant safety and comfort while waiting for transportation or appointments.