Part-Time Driver
Job Title: Driver (Part-time)
Supervisor: Transportation Manager
Positions Supervised: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt part-time (3 days per week) or 4 hours per day
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Driver is responsible for the direct transportation of physically limited passengers to and from their destinations. Position requires constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.
Specifications
Education and Special Training: High School degree or equivalent.
Experience: 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs, 1 year experience with the frail or elderly preferred; if less than one year, and candidate meets all other requirements, training provided upon hire.
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Valid North Carolina (NC) Driver’s License and safe driving record. Upon employment, defensive driving course, First Aid and CPR are required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to control personal emotions. Ability to only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE the Triad and approved by CMS before working independently.
With or without reasonable accommodations must have the ability to: bend and/or stoop frequently; have independent mobility in order to climb stairs and walk distances; lift and position participants of all weights and heights utilizing correct body mechanics; lift and carry pieces of durable medical equipment; lift and transport at least 50 pounds during the course of providing care, treatment and or services; read, write and speak in English; see medical records and various documents clearly; use various forms of communication including but not limited to telephone, computer, faxes etc; hear spoken communication; perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.