Driver| Shuttle

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Qualifications
Valid state issued Class C Driver’s License with previous DOT and Defensive Driving experience
One year of experience working with the frail or elderly
High school diploma or GED or previous experience of one year or more within the realm of the position’s duties and responsibilities may be substituted in the absence of a high school diploma
At least 21yrs of age with a good driving record
6 months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs
Benefits
Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits
Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and ADD, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays
USD $18.85 - USD $18.85 /Hr
Responsibilities
Caring Shuttle Driver to transport our frail senior patients
InnovAge Drivers provide transportation for our frail and elderly participants from their home to our Day Centers and appointments during the day and for field trips as part of the activities program
They deliver in-home meals and provide delivery and pick-up of supplies and medications for participants in addition to performing pre/post trip inspections
Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties
There are no evening shifts, weekends or holiday work required
There is a shared rotational schedule for Saturday coverage, which requires Saturday coverage once every 4 to 8 weeks, but is dependent on total drivers for the facility
Drives InnovAge vehicles in a safe and responsible manner which includes; utilizing defensive driving skills, following InnovAge policies, procedures and assigned routes
Loads and unloads participants in and out of InnovAge vehicles and assists participants into and out of their homes in adherence with InnovAge policies and procedures
Transports participants to all appointments that have been pre-arranged by the dispatcher
Delivers in-home meals, supplies and medications to participants, ensuring that the correct participants receive the correct parcels
Assists participants into their homes and helps with simple tasks when necessary and appropriate, such as; helping participants with outerwear and moving of items that are obstructing walking paths
Keeps Dispatch updated on all events of their assigned routes
Maintains safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinates scheduling of van maintenance with the Manager of Transportation
Assists other Drivers with the loading and unloading of participants arriving and exiting the center
Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants
Additional work functions and duties may be assigned
Job description
Responsibilities

Caring Shuttle Driver to transport our frail senior patients

InnovAge Drivers provide transportation for our frail and elderly participants from their home to our Day Centers and appointments during the day and for field trips as part of the activities program. They deliver in-home meals and provide delivery and pick-up of supplies and medications for participants in addition to performing pre/post trip inspections. +0% of InnovAge's participants/passengers are COVID vaccinated. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties. There are no evening shifts, weekends or holiday work required. There is a shared rotational schedule for Saturday coverage, which requires Saturday coverage once every 4 to 8 weeks, but is dependent on total drivers for the facility.
• Drives InnovAge vehicles in a safe and responsible manner which includes; utilizing defensive driving skills, following InnovAge policies, procedures and assigned routes.
• Loads and unloads participants in and out of InnovAge vehicles and assists participants into and out of their homes in adherence with InnovAge policies and procedures.
• Transports participants to all appointments that have been pre-arranged by the dispatcher.
• Delivers in-home meals, supplies and medications to participants, ensuring that the correct participants receive the correct parcels.
• Assists participants into their homes and helps with simple tasks when necessary and appropriate, such as; helping participants with outerwear and moving of items that are obstructing walking paths.
• Keeps Dispatch updated on all events of their assigned routes.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinates scheduling of van maintenance with the Manager of Transportation.
• Assists other Drivers with the loading and unloading of participants arriving and exiting the center.
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

Required
• Valid state issued Class C Driver’s License with previous DOT and Defensive Driving experience
• One year of experience working with the frail or elderly
• High school diploma or GED or previous experience of one year or more within the realm of the position’s duties and responsibilities may be substituted in the absence of a high school diploma.
• At least 21yrs of age with a good driving record
• 6 months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.

Preferred
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain positions equipment
• Experience transporting the elderly
• Six months experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and ADD, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Salary Range

USD $18.85 - USD $18.85 /Hr. Read more