Van Driver for PACE Eckert
Volunteers of America - National Services

Job Info

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Job Description

Volunteers of America is currently hiring for a full-time Van Driver for our Eckert Senior Community Care PACE location. We offer excellent benefits. Day Shift. Full time. Occasional weekends.

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

Making a difference in the lives of others - that's what working at Volunteers of America is all about. Our employees have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults. From improving our senior participants quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives.

Benefits of working for Senior Community Care/Volunteers of America (VOA):

At VOA we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are happy to offer them the following benefits:

• Flexible scheduling and consistent hours
• Competitive pay - $13.75 to 18.98 an hour depending upon benefit selection and experience
• Stable organization; we've been a nonprofit for over 120 years
• PTO for full-time staff
• Positive work environment
• Paid training/Continuing education
• A variety in your daily duties
• Supportive managers
• Fast paced, low stress working environment
• Benefits:
  • Retirement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Loan Program
  • ID Theft
  • Insurances offered:
    • medical
    • dental
    • vision
    • legal
    • life
    • accident
    • critical illness
    • short-term disabilities

OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Senior CommUnity Care (SCC) participants who are elderly. Responsible for communicating any safety issue to the Transportation Coordinator.

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 Coordinator, 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.

Transports meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for participant.

Provides physical assistance to each participant when needed as he/she boards and debarks from the program's vehicles.

Maintains the vehicle in a neat and clean condition. Ability to use automated car wash.

Ensures vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within manufactures recommendations, replacing supplies as needed.

Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate.

Communicates with Transportation Coordinator daily to be updated on participant conditions/ changes, plan of care changes, or Interdisciplinary Team requests.

Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.

Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.

Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.

Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.

Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains any required certifications or licenses.

Performs other duties as required or requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
a) Participates in on-call rotation as delegated by the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
b) Completes on-call duties as assigned and pursuant to established on-call policies and procedures.
c) Position may require driving assignments outside of Delta and Montrose Counties including, but not limited to, multi-day trips that require overnight stay.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

Must pass background check and drug screening.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required;

Valid Drivers License in state of hire.

Experience: Have experience in working with the frail and elderly population for a job, as a volunteer or helping take care of a friend or relative.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Able to read and understand maps and routing information.
• Able to handle information in a confidential manner at all times.
• Able to deal professionally and diplomatically with people.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible, and able to function in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to the transportation industry.
• Requires individual who can coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, caregivers, and co-workers.
• Proficient in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Common sense problem-solving.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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