About this role
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
The PACE Driver operates under the direction of the Supervisor, PACE Transportation and is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from various destinations. Position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.Driver for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Responsible for operating specially equipped vehicles, assisting participants with varying levels of mobility, and supporting overall participant safety.
Operates vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule. Assists participants with loading/unloading, operates wheelchair lifts, and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices using appropriate tie-downs.
Ensures that passengers get on and off the van safely. Respond quickly and appropriately to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols.
Responsible for maintaining established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.
Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to share observations or concerns about participant safety and well-being. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
Experience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred.
In Lieu Of
N/A
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with basic computer operations, including email, and navigation of common software programs.
Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), including app usage, and navigation of scheduling or communication platforms.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Richland Shirley StreetFacility
1024 Prisma Health EMSDepartment
10247261 PACE TransportationShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Other facts
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care.
Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
What you'll do
- The PACE Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers, ensuring their safety and assisting with mobility. This includes operating specially equipped vehicles and collaborating with the care team to address participant needs.
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