Driver- PACE

Tri Health 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.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based off years of experience.

• PACE of Cincinnati: 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (does require to drive around the Greater Cincinnati Area)

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience. Please view our benefits page

• Days 8am-4:30pm with occasional float until 7pm
• On Call for weekend hospital discharges

• 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

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

• 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.

• Bending
  - Occasionally
• Climbing
  - Rarely
• Concentrating
  - Consistently
• Continuous Learning
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
  - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication
  - Consistently
• Kneeling
  - Rarely
• Lifting