Driver

Overview

AS NEEDED Driver

UnityPoint Health

Monday-Friday, shifts will vary

Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation / Facility Manager, is responsible for providing transportation services utilizing agency vehicle for Siouxland 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

Responsibilities

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 Sioux City and surrounding communities within the Siouxland 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.

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), 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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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