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Providence Driver - Central Transportation in Spokane, Washington
Description:
Providence is calling a Driver to Providence PACE Spokane (Pace Spokane, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) in Spokane, Washington. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all – especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
In this position you will:
Be responsible for van and passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which assures participant satisfaction and retention
Operate equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations
Escort participant to and from home, Center, and appointments safely, courteously, and in a caring manner; report any participant or caregiver requests for changes in drop-off or pick up location
Follow established schedules and makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determine the safest and most efficient pick up and delivery routes after consulting with Dispatcher or Transportation Coordinator
Maintain narrative of the route throughout transport and upon arrival at the Center
Use gait belts during ambulation and transfer as needed for participant and staff safety
Safely carry out one-person transfers of participants to and from vehicles and inside vehicles
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position include:
First Aid training
Current Washington State Driver’s License
Driving record free from major violations
Current CPR
Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses within 90 days of hire
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- 1 year previous experience driving passengers requiring assistance
About the ministry you will serve.
Providence ElderPlace is located in Seattle, WA. The PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) keeps older adults as healthy as possible in the community by providing comprehensive health care and social services including: primary and specialty medical care, a day health program, social work services, rehabilitation, housing (if necessary) and much more. The Providence ElderPlace team of health care and social service professionals and our affiliates provide comprehensive integrated care to our participants.
For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Transportation
Location: Washington-Spokane
Req ID: 285629