Driver, PACE

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center :

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple : Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of Jordan Valley Senior Care participants to and from his / her destinations. In this position, the Driver will have constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff and other agencies and departments.
• Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations. Assures that wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are properly operated and that participants are delivered to appointments in a timely manner.
• Follows established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery route.
• Assists participants on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Deals with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Inspects van and maintains the vehicle in a cline, orderly, and safe condition. Reports on the need for maintenance.
• Assure all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
• Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Assists in coordination of 24-hour care delivery.

Benefits Overview :

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Health Requirements :

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process :

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements :

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