Patient Transport Driver - LYN Pace Transport/PRN Days

This position is responsible for providing transportation services for Centra PACE/Ground Transport under the direction of the Transport Supervisor(s). Transportation will be provided to PACE participants and patients to & from Centra facilities. The Driver will be responsible for providing a safe and enriching experience for every individual from door to door. Driver will possess good communication skills. The Driver will preform pre & post vehicle safety inspections, follow scheduled transports, report & handle vehicle maintenance issues and communicate all participant/patient needs to immediate supervisor. 

This is a Pace position and does require one year of work experience with the frail and elderly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional door to door care to all PACE Participants & Centra Patients
• Communicating all participant/patient changes & needs to direct supervisor
• Performing pre & post vehicle safety inspections, assuring vehicle is in proper operational condition and reporting any maintenance issues to immediate supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness of interior & exterior of Centra vehicle
• Following scheduled transports for PACE participants or patients & other potential trips communicated by direct supervisor
• Maintain all necessary records/documentation regarding participants/patients & vehicles
• Communicating frequent changes to direct supervisor 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Other PACE Functions:

• Entering safely into participant’s homes on a routine basis
• Participates as an extension of the Transport Supervisor as a member of the interdisciplinary team & participating in participant’s care plans
• Must meet standardized set of competencies for specific position established by Centra PACE and regulatory agencies 
• Delivery of participant medications, medical supplies and other medical necessities

 Preferred Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. 

Required License: Valid Virginia Driver's License.

Required Certifications:

Required Experience/Skills: PACE Employee's must have one year of experience working with a frail and elderly population exhibiting the skills needed to assist geriatric patients with transportation needs.