Driver​/Transportation Care Assistant; part-time

Position: Driver/Transportation Care Assistant (part-time)

Location: Fort Gratiot Township, MI

Job : 754

# of Openings: 1

Driver/Transportation Care Assistant, Sunrise PACE Center

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated Driver/Transportation Care Assistant (part-time). Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non‑profit organization based in Bay City, MI. The PACE center and job location is located in Fort Gratiot (St.

Clair County). We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well‑being, and independence of people as they age.

The PACE Driver/Transportation Care Assistant is responsible for providing safe transportation to participants in a timely, competent manner, and communicating important information relevant to participant care or the overall care plan to the Interdisciplinary Team. They are critical to setting the tone and desired experience expected by PACE for each participant on trips to the Center and other appointments. The Driver’s knowledge and support of the mission and values of PACE are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork.

• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Interest in working with medically frail elders.
• DOT Physical.
• Driving record free from major infractions, including but not limited to, DUI, negligent, reckless, or excessive minor infractions and convictions.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a wheelchair‑accessible van or vehicle.
• Current CPR and First Aid training or completion before working independently after hire.
• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentials/Licensure
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Chauffeur’s Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Experience working with a frail or elderly population is strongly preferred.
• Experience with medical transportation preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be understood.
• Must be able to handle information in a confidential manner at all times.
• Must be able to deal professionally and diplomatically with people, both in person and on the telephone.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to perform wheelchair and ambulatory transfers between home and van, and the Center and van.
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

OSHA CATEGORY:
This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.