Van Driver

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Durham, NC

12d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Transportation Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Senior Community Care (SCC) participants. Responsible for communicating any safety issue to the Transportation Manager. Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package. With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members. In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”. Create happiness for those who need it. Join us today!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Driver’s License in state of hire.
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must pass background check and drug screening.
Able to handle information in a confidential manner at all times.
Able to deal professionally and diplomatically with people
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

Have a minimum of one year experience in working with the frail and elderly population.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Senior Community Care passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction.
Follows assigned schedule, makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE Center. Communicates these changes to dispatch.
Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations.
Maintains and completes daily required records i.e., Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections, gasoline purchases.
Immediately reports to Transportation Manager, any vehicle or cell phone operating problems, malfunction, or incidents out of the ordinary routine.
Transports participants to and from medical/specialist appointments, and activity outings, as requested by the Interdisciplinary Team via the plan of care.