PRN/As Needed Driver - Waterloo, IA
1 day ago
Job description
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: PACE Day Center
- Shift: PRN/as needed
- Job ID: 178892
Overview
Driver
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Waterloo, IA
PRN/As Needed
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation/Facility Manager, is responsible for providing transportation services utilizing agency vehicle for PACE participants according to assigned routes/appointment schedules. Provide supportive services to ensure the safety of our frail elderly participants. Provides supply/equipment delivery services as needed.
Transporting PACE Participants
- Maintain safe driving record. At all times driver is to follow and obey all traffic laws.
- Maintain working knowledge of transportation routes in Waterloo and surrounding communities within the PACE service area.
- Accurately follow the transportation schedule/directions to ensure Participants arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
- Follow safety procedures at all times related to utilization of seat belts and securing wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment on the vehicle.
- Maintain working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population.
- Proceed on assignments in a timely fashion with limited supervision.
- Problem solve and plan effectively.
- Be able to identify and respond to medical emergencies by: Calling PACE for help, initiating basic first aid, calling EMS (911).
- Requires after-hours on-call rotation.
Customer Service
- Assist PACE Participants safely in/out of PACE vehicle and to/from homes/PACE Center/medical offices in the manner necessary to meet their individual needs, (pushing wheelchairs, assisting with ambulation using gait belt as needed, assisting up/down steps, assisting with transfers, etc)
- Report any changes in the participant's home conditions or health status to the Transportation Coordinator(s) or to other appropriate staff person as procedures indicate.
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills when working with Participants, PACE staff and contracted providers in the community.
- Provide a pleasant and comfortable environment where Participants feel safe and welcome.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively with the PACE team and contracted providers.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Maintain vehicle in good operating condition: clean, fueled, perform daily safety checks.
- Monitor vehicle maintenance and report maintenance/repair needs to Transportation Manager.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Graduate OR GED required OR equivalent work experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Maintains current CPR status
- Maintains current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status
- Valid Driver's License (Chauffer's endorsement for IA licenses if applicable by location), and good driving record required.
- Proof of Auto Insurance
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Adaptability
- Customer/Patient focused
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills-working knowledge of Microsoft office.
Other
- Driver will be required to operate manual vehicle ramp and hydraulic lifts to load/unload wheel chairs.
- Driver will be required to utilize Q-straint tie downs to secure wheel chairs on vehicles.
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