About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
The Transportation Aide ensures the safe transportation of all participants during transport to and from the PACE center, all medical appointments, home, and any other destination scheduled by the PACE program. The PACE transportation Aide maintains the cleanliness and maintenance check list of the vehicles at all times. The program transportation aide is responsible to assist the department in support of efficient operations and other departmental objectives. This position may also deliver medications, supplies, food, laundry, or other items as directed. This position must offer door through door service for every participant and assumes responsibility for all communication to the supervisor or designee while the van is in motion by another staff member.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have the ability to read and write in English.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLS required. Licenses, Registration, Insurance is required. Bilingual preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year working with the frail and elderly required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Requires frequent standing, and supporting, assisting, and lifting of patients. Requires the ability to frequently lift greater than fifty pounds.
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Other facts
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
To make an appointment, call our access center at 1-888-569-1000, and learn more about us at www.atlanticare.org.
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What you'll do
- The Transportation Aide ensures safe transportation of participants to various destinations and maintains vehicle cleanliness. They assist in departmental operations and may deliver medications and supplies as needed.
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