Driver/PCA - Per Diem
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Transportation
Medical / Patient Transport
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Do you take pride in helping others get where they need to go safely and comfortably?
Are you someone who enjoys hands‑on care and supporting people with their daily needs?
If so, you may be the perfect fit for our One Senior Care family of businesses — including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and Buckeye PACE.
Job Summary:As a Driver/PCA, you'll bring patience, consistency, and care to every interaction. You'll transport participants safely to and from their appointments and support their daily needs either in the center or in their homes. Because participant transportation and care needs can change throughout the day, this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to adjust schedules while maintaining safe, reliable, and compassionate service.
This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, cooperative, and enjoys helping others through steady, hands‑on work. You'll be part of a supportive team where routines are clear, communication is kind, and participant safety always comes first.
Hourly Wage:- $15.90 /hr. to start - $16.90 /hr. after 90 Days
- Eligible for Frontline Staff Incentive Plan, up to $900 paid quarterly.
Specific work hours will be established in consultation with your supervisor. While transportation schedules are planned in advance whenever possible, participant needs may occasionally require early start times, schedule adjustments, weekend rotations, route changes, or additional trips throughout the day.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Drive participants safely to and from scheduled appointments and the center.
- Assist participants on and off the vehicle with care and courtesy.
- Operate wheelchair lifts, secure mobility devices, and follow all safety procedures.
- Adjust transportation routes as needed while following established schedules.
- Run occasional errands for the center, such as picking up supplies or medications.
- Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, and outside agencies.
- Report any changes in participant condition to the care team.
- Support participants as a Personal Care Aide when needed, including bathing, toileting, and other daily care.
- Keep the vehicle clean, orderly, and safe; report maintenance needs promptly.
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Participate in ongoing Quality Initiative training.
- Adapt transportation schedules throughout the day based on participant appointments, hospital discharges, cancellations, dialysis treatments, or changes in care needs.
- Communicate promptly with schedulers, clinic staff, and the interdisciplinary team regarding schedule updates, participant needs, and transportation changes.
- Safely transport participants to recurring medical appointments, including dialysis and specialty care, while maintaining exceptional customer service.
- Maintain flexibility to support changing transportation priorities while ensuring participant safety, punctuality, and quality care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Everyone's journey is unique. Even if you haven't done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we'll help you grow and succeed.
What Makes You a Great Fit:- Patient, understanding, and comfortable adapting when schedules or transportation priorities change.
- Team-oriented and cooperative; communicates kindly and calmly.
- Brings consistency, professionalism, and reliability to every interaction.
- Able to follow established guidelines and work closely with the team when making decisions.
- Detail-focused and able to stay organized throughout the day.
- Comfortable managing changing routes, recurring appointments, and unexpected schedule adjustments while maintaining participant…
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