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Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation-Midlands (FT, Day)

Prisma Health

Columbia, SCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Columbia, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Acceptable Motor Vehicle RecordValid Driver’s License

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation-Midlands (FT, Day). The driver provides safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation for participants with physical and mobility limitations, operating wheelchair‑lift vans, assisting with loading and unloading, maintaining schedules, and responding to emergencies while collaborating with the care team.

Key focus areas include Operate specially equipped vans with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule, Assist participants with loading, unloading, and securing mobility devices using tie‑downs, and Respond quickly to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols.

Important skills include Basic Computer Operations, Email, Common Software Programs, Advanced Mobile Device Skills, Smartphone Operation, and Tablet Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer OperationsEmailCommon Software ProgramsAdvanced Mobile Device SkillsSmartphone OperationTablet OperationApp UsageScheduling Platform NavigationCommunication Platform NavigationVehicle OperationOperating Wheelchair LiftsSecuring Mobility DevicesParticipant Assistance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPost‑High School Diploma or Highest Degree EarnedOne Year Experience With Frail or Elderly PopulationValid Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation of participants with physical and mobility limitations. Ensures that participants are transported to and from designated locations in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety, service, and dignity. Requires close interaction with participants, caregivers, and the care team to support participant-centered care.

Driver for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Responsible for operating specially equipped vehicles, assisting participants with varying levels of mobility, and supporting overall participant safety.

  • Operates vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule. Assists participants with loading/unloading, operates wheelchair lifts, and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices using appropriate tie-downs.

  • Ensures that passengers get on and off the van safely. Respond quickly and appropriately to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols.

  • Responsible for maintaining established schedules, adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes, determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.

  • Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.

  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to share observations or concerns about participant safety and well-being. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned

  • Experience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred.

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with basic computer operations, including email, and navigation of common software programs.

  • Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), including app usage, and navigation of scheduling or communication platforms.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland Shirley Street

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247261 PACE Transportation

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