PACE Driver - Portsmouth

Sentara
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Portsmouth
Nov 16, 2024
City/State Portsmouth, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara PACE hiring for a Driver for Portsmouth, VA! This is a full time position with dayshift hours and great benefits! Job responsibility: Drive PACE van and transport PACE participates to and from destination. Assist participants such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. Assist participants in boarding and/or exiting the van. Deliver medications and/or supplies/durable medical equipment. Function as a member of the IDT and provide participant specific information. PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. Job requirements: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age. Clean and safe driving record required. Must provide a current driving record annually or as requested per management. Ability to read and follow mapping instructions/GPS while concentrating on the road One year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. With locations in Portsmouth and Norfolk, Sentara PACE recognizes that older people often have medical problems that last for long periods of time and require services from several different sources. Of great concern is the fact that, as many people age, they become increasingly isolated from the support, companionship and resources of the community at large. Sentara PACE is that important link, assuring participants receive the care they need, when they need it. This program is a comprehensive health care and supportive services program for frail seniors who wish to remain in their homes and community. It is an alternative for those who are eligible for a nursing facility but would prefer to remain at home. The program provides total care for participants, including comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services, in-home services and transportation. Sentara PACE is offered for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Surry, Isle of Wight and the city of Franklin. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Talroo - NCP and Entry Level, #Indeed, Monster Job Summary Drive PACE van and transport PACE participates to and from destination. Assist participants such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. Assist participants in boarding and/or exiting the van. Deliver medications and/or supplies/durable medical equipment. Function as a member of the IDT and provide participant specific information. PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. Must be at least 18 years of age. Clean and safe driving record required. Must provide a current driving record annually or as requested per management. 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Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.