PACE Assistant Transportation Coordinator (Central Valley PACE - Modesto) chez None

Under the general supervision of the PACE Assistant Transportation Coordinator, supports various aspects of the day center transportation services by assisting with planning and organizing.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, working from 8:00am – 5:00pm

Compensation: $27.67 - $29.05

Location: Modesto, Ca

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support for the coordination and scheduling activities related to transportation for Central Valley PACE participants.
• In the absence of the Transportation Coordinator, oversees the daily activities of the Driver/Aides, and the transportation program.
• Assists with the coordination of all outside service providers of transportation.
• Reviews and verifies all bills for services provided by outside contractors, as required. Assists with assuring all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Will work with medical equipment, and support emergencies that may arise.
• Assists with ensuring vehicle inspection logs are maintained and required maintenance completed.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Trains drivers on established processes and test for competencies.
• Serves as a backup driver as necessary.
• Assists with communicating scheduling to essential transportation team members to ensure all routes are appropriately scheduled.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate. 
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment

• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors.
• Exposed to outdoor elements of heat, cold and rain when transporting patients.
• The noise level is usually quiet to moderate, but may at times be noisy and crowded.

Education/Experience Requirements    

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Current BLS CPR Card, certified by the American Heart Association required.
• Upon hire, Defensive Driving Course will be required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Only act within the scope of authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Working knowledge of a personal computer; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to pass internal competencies within six (6) months of hire.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of demonstrated progressive responsibility required.
• Minimum one (1) years supervisory experience, preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Prior personal care assistance experience preferred.