Driver- PACE

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Driver to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.

Job Overview :

The PACE Driver is responsible for safely and courteously transporting PACE participants. The position requires interaction with PACE staff, participants, caregivers, and contracted providers.

Job Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

1 - 2 years of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs. (Preferred)

Driver's License A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Responsibilities :

Operates PACE vehicles to transport PACE participants to and from participant homes and the PACE Center and to and from medical appointments, and other destinations in the community.

Assists participants on and off vehicles safely and courteously.

Supports the IDT in coordinating 24-hour care delivery and observes participants for changes in their physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and reports changes to the appropriate PACE staff member.

Inspects and maintains vehicles in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Reports observed vehicle maintenance or safety issues to the Transportation Coordinator or Center Manager.

Effectively communicates with participants, caregivers, and PACE staff regarding participant transportation needs.

Uses transportation coordination software to navigate and complete trip data.

Follows protocols established for providing quality and consistent transportation services to participants. Completes documentation as required.

Working Conditions :

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. -

Lifting

Pulling - Frequently

Pushing - Frequently

Reaching - Frequently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Consistently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Rarely

Talking - Consistently

Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS...

Respect : ALWAYS...

Value : ALWAYS...

Engage : ALWAYS...