To safely transport and physically assist Bienvivir/PACE participants to and from the center to home and to medical appointments as dictated by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Transport participants safely to and from the center, home, and medical appointments. Physically assist and escort frail participants from their residence to the van and back.
2. Refers to the Transportation Scheduling and Routing software in the van in order to carry out assigned route(s). Review the revised scheduled for add-ons, address changes, schedule changes and special requests.
3. Driver will not deviate from the schedule without consulting with Dispatch and the Transportation Supervisor
4. Driver will verify the name of the participant, the address and the center of attendance prior to delivery any medication to participants. Driver will request a signature from the person receiving the medication.
5. Driver will return undelivered medication to the pharmacy and will request a signature from the person receiving the medication.
6. Ensure that all straps are firmly and securely locked down when participants in wheelchairs are being transported. There should not be any slack in straps.
7. Take appropriate actions in the event of an incident/accident with a participant or vehicle.
8. Provide the Transportation Supervisor with daily delivery logs. Observe and report participants’ changes, or participants who refuse to attend the center or are not ready.
9. Conducts daily inspections to ensure assigned vehicle is safe to operate.
10. Deliver medications and medical supplies to the participant’s home and/or other centers as required.
11. Carry and maintain assigned cellular phone ON at all times during working hours or as required. Cellular phone will not be used while driving. All calls must be answered as promptly as possible without compromising safety.
12. Must work outside normal working hours in case of a medical emergency and/or late scheduled appointments and provide on-call coverage after hours, on weekends and holidays as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Basic understanding and appreciation of the elderly.
2. Ability to accept supervision and have problem solving skills.
3. The skill to work collectively and communicate effectively with staff, participants, and family members.
4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Required Experience

1. GED or high school diploma
2. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with five years’ experience of continuous driving experience.
3. Must have a VALID Texas driver’s license (Class C)
4. Bilingual capability is required (English/Spanish).
5. Minimum one (1) year experience working with the frail elderly preferred.
6. Must have a current CPR card.
7. Driving record must NOT have any serious violations including:

• More than two incidents of moving violations or vehicle accidents within one year
• Incident of a suspended or revoked driver’s license within the current year
• More than two incidents of “failure to appear” in court within one year
• More than two incidents of “no liability insurance” within one year
• No traffic incidents involving driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
• More than one (1) at fault accident in the last three (3) years.
• Using false or fictitious registration, plates or driver’s license.
• Leaving the scene of an accident.
• Murder or assault with a motor vehicle.
• Theft of a motor vehicle or related incidents.
• Reckless driving resulting in bodily injury or death (none in the past five (5) years.
• Negligent homicide.

1. Basic understanding and appreciation of the elderly.
2. Ability to accept supervision and have problem solving skills.
3. The skill to work collectively and communicate effectively with staff, participants, and family members.
4. Knowledge of basic computer skills.