Driver

**On Lok PACE** We are a non-profit committed to our participants. **Dedicated to The Care of Elders:** PACE (**P**rogram of **A**ll-Inclusive **C**are for the **E**lderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible. Seniors, their family members, and caregivers face many issues, including transportation to appointments, management of medications, coordination of medical care from different specialists, lack of social interaction, and ability to stay alone at home. On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services. We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. **Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Driver will provide transportation services to all participants and make any deliveries and pickups as needed or assigned. **DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. Safe operation of vehicles (includes proper use of wheelchair tie down, use of lift, etc.) while transporting participants from their homes to the Day Health Centers and community appointments. 2. Ensure participant and vehicle safety (van maintenance, pre-trip inspections, use of seatbelts, body mechanics, transfer training, and wheelchair safety). 3. Provides timely and safe transport of participants, meals and supplies as scheduled or requested (between home and center, and community appointments) 4. Supports participant's care plan as developed by IDT (assist participant in transport; make observations and report to team) 5. Other related duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):** 1. Licensed California Driver with good driving record. 2. Ability to operate all vehicles of On Lok has some mechanical ability and understand the maintenance program for vehicles. 3. One-year experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred. 4. Flexibility and creativity; gets along well with frail elderly people, and exercises mature judgment. 5. Understands and carries out oral and written directions. 6. Familiarity with traffic routes and driving regulations in San Francisco. 7. Bilingual English/ Spanish or Cantonese/ English preferred. 8. Ability to lift 50 pounds. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program. **On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):** - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance - Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program - Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available. *Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.* *On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic…