Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Driver

Location: LIFE New Jersey, Pennsauken NJ

Status: Full time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30 pm,

Incentives: $ 2,500 Sign on Bonus AND 1st Day Benefits

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide safe and timely transportation of PACE participants, including transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for overall cleanliness, safety of the vehicle assigned on a daily basis, and communicating any safety issues to the department leader.

Position Details:

This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment. 

The 3 installments are paid out over the two-year commitment period. 

This position will be housed primarily at the LIFE New Jersey. 

What you will do:

• Responsible for the PACE passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction.
• Follow assigned schedule, make adjustments to meet unanticipated changes, while considering the needs of the participant and requirements of the PACE center, as well as communicating these changes to the department leader.
• Operate equipment safely and in compliance with the vehicle licensing regulations.
• Transport participants to and from medical/specialist appointments and activity outings as requested by the interdisciplinary team via the plan of care.
• Transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for the participants.
• Provide physical assistance to each participant when needed as he or she boards and debarks from the programs vehicles.
• Handle potential infectious fluids with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices Universal Precautions.
• Maintain the vehicle in a neat and clean condition, ensuring vehicle equipment is maintained and operating within the manufacturer's recommendations; replacing supplies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required. CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate company vehicles that exceed 15-passengers.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Trinity Health LIFE New Jersey Drivers – CDL License required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
• Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.
• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

LIFE at New Jersey is a part of Trinity Health PACE. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. 

Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health.

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.