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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .org
Overview
Driver
PACE (Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly)
MondayFriday shifts will vary
Under the supervision of the PACE Transportation/Facility Manager is responsible for providing transportation services utilizing agency vehicle for Siouxland PACE participants according to assigned routes/appointment schedules. Provide supportive services to ensure the safety of our frail elderly participants. Provides supply/equipment delivery services as needed
Responsibilities
Transporting PACE Participants
Maintain safe driving record. At all times driver is to follow and obey all traffic laws.
Maintain working knowledge of transportation routes in Sioux City and surrounding communities within the Siouxland PACE service area.
Accurately follow the transportation schedule/directions to ensure Participants arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
Follow safety procedures at all times related to utilization of seat belts and securing wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment on the vehicle.
Maintain working knowledge of physical mental and social needs of the frail elderly population.
Proceed on assignments in a timely fashion with limited supervision.
Problem solve and plan effectively.
Be able to identify and respond to medical emergencies by: Calling PACE for help initiating basic first aid calling EMS 911.
Requires afterhours oncall rotation.
Customer Service
Assist PACE Participants safely in/out of PACE vehicle and to/from homes/PACE Center/medical offices in the manner necessary to meet their individual needs (pushing wheelchairs assisting with ambulation using gait belt as needed assisting up/down steps assisting with transfers etc)
Report any changes in the participants home conditions or health status to the Transportation Coordinator(s) or to other appropriate staff person as procedures indicate.
Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills when working with Participants PACE staff and contracted providers in the community.
Provide a pleasant and comfortable environment where Participants feel safe and welcome.
Work independently as well as collaboratively with the PACE team and contracted providers.
Vehicle Maintenance
Maintain vehicle in good operating condition: clean fueled perform daily safety checks.
Monitor vehicle maintenance and report maintenance/repair needs to Transportation Manager.
Qualifications
Education
High School Graduate or GED required or equivalent work experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Maintains current CPR status
Maintains current Mandatory Adult Abuse Reporter status
Valid Drivers License (Chauffers endorsement for IA licenses) and good driving record required.
Proof of Auto Insurance
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Adaptability
Customer/Patient focused
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Teamwork
Basic computer skillsworking knowledge of Microsoft office.
Other
Driver will be required to operate manual vehicle ramp and hydraulic lifts to load/unload wheel chairs.
Driver will be required to utilize Qstraint tie downs to secure wheel chairs on vehicles.
Employment Type
Gig
