Pace Driver - Fort Wayne, United States - Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, Inc.

Description

Summary/Objective

The PACE driver is responsible for the direct transportation of PACE participants to and from their destinations, including home, the PACE Center, medical providers, etc.

Position requires constant interaction with PACE participants, caregivers, community agencies, medical providers and PACE program staff and leadership.


_This is a part-time position working - 2 days per week. _

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Transport PACE participants to varied destinations timely, safely, and doortodoor
• Confirm that the PACE transportation vehicles are in proper working order, clean and safe. Update and keep all transportation maintenance records
• Assist passengers on and off the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner. Demonstrate understanding of handling medical emergencies as well as the ability to work with various types of medical equipment
• Follow established schedules and routes, with the flexibility to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick

- up and delivery routes

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Takes part in participant care planning and contribute to notations in the medical record. Report information regarding changes, progress, or unusual events concerning PACE participants to IDT members
• Participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean and healthful day center environment.
• Assist with participant care within their scope at the PACE Center when not transporting participants.
• Assist in delivering vehicles to repair shops as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining a neat and clean appearance, the willingness to learn new concepts, accepting accountability for job performance, the ability to manage time effectively, and promoting compassion and understanding for participants' needs and wants
• Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality
• Maintain security of PACE organizationowned laptop computer and/or other information including paper documents per PACE of Northeast Indiana policy and procedures
• Communicate with supervisor on daily basis, and as needed, to report all areas of concern/issues/incidents
• Demonstrate professionalism in relationships with participants/families/coworkers/supervisors to build rapport while refraining from inappropriately familiar personal relationships
• Participate in mandatory trainings and complies with all federal and state training requirements.
• Complete and attest to accuracy of payroll records, and submit for review and processing according to PACE organization schedule
• Serve as an example of PACE organization Standard of Excellence by exemplifying the PACE organization vision and goals

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at the PACE organization's discretion at any time with or without notice.


Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• At least one year experience in transporting individuals with disabilities and working with frail elders
• CPR Certified
• Proficient reading and writing comprehension skills
• Must have a valid driver's license in the State of Indiana
• Must have a current Motor Vehicle Record with an excellent driving record
• Communicative, pleasant and courteous. Must be able to interact effectively with PACE participants, caregivers, IDT and PACE program staff
• Neat and well groomed.
• Able to keep accurate records; well organized.
• Entry level computer skills needed

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $17.50 per hour


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience driving a commercial vehicle? If so, please list types of vehicles driven.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person