Driver

Full Time
West Springfield, MA 01089
Posted Today
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

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.
Disclaimer: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned
to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary or
appropriate by management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity
Health and Trinity Health PACE (TH PACE) in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) TH PACE Values to all internal and external customers
(Participants, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a
calm environment throughout the office.
3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
4. Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your
supervisors. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
5. Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, peers, and customers by effectively fostering a
team environment, building consensus and resolving conflicts.
6. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TH PACE Corporate
Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a
manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
7. In light of a disaster will know your disaster recovery, crisis management and business continuity plans and act
within your role that is developed within the business continuity plan. Which may include working at another
location, remotely from home, and maintaining constant contact with key personnel.
8. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and
educational classes as required/needed.
9. Responsible for the PACE passengers during transport, providing care in a manner which ensures participant
satisfaction.
10. 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.
11. Operate equipment safely and in compliance with the vehicle licensing regulations.
12. Transport participants to and from medical/specialist appointments and activity outings as requested by the
interdisciplinary team via the plan of care.
13. Transport meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other items as deemed necessary for the
participants.
14. Provide physical assistance to each participant when needed as he or she boards and debarks from the programs
vehicles.
15. Handle potential infectious fluids with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices Universal Precautions.

16. 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
1. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree
preferred.
2. Valid driver's license in good standing required. CDL license with passenger endorsement required to operate
company vehicles that exceed 15-passengers.
3. 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.
4. LIFE St Mary Drivers – Active CPR certification required.
5. Trinity Health LIFE New Jersey Drivers – CDL License required.
6. Mercy LIFE Massachusetts Drivers – Must be 21 years old and minimum safe driving history of five (5) years.
7. State of North Carolina - Must have Employee Medical Statement that meets the requirements of the Standards
completed prior to beginning employment, signed within previous 12 months by an MD, NP or PA, indicating that
the employee has no illness or health condition that would pose a risk to others and can perform the duties assigned
in the job.
8. Must be action-oriented, have business acumen, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision
quality, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal
supervision and exercise independent judgment.
9. Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience
comprehension. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, that may be used either in an on-site
or virtual environment is required. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing
diverse perspectives.
10. Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic
knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Knowledge of transportation software
systems necessary, experience preferred. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Ability to use other software as
required to perform the essential functions of the job.
11. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with
the skills to interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization in line with mission,
vision, and philosophy of TH PACE.
12. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations and
maintain excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate
service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities. Strong problem solving
skills.
13. Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical
and experience based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters and adapt to work priorities that frequently change.
Must be able to work on a variety of tasks/projects in physical or virtual environments that may be stressful with
individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
2. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the
requirements of this position can be fully met.
3. Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable. 
Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place. 

Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place. 
Dexterity of hands and fingers. 
Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so
that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
4. Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. May
be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
5. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
6. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile customers.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel and the general public.
7. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
8. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to comply with
organizational policies and procedures.
9. Must be able to spend majority of work time utilizing a computer, monitor, and keyboard. Must be able to work
with frequent interruptions and perform detailed tasks.
10. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this organization, which include a medical
and physical examination.
11. May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and other positions temporarily when
necessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions. May be required to work on shifts other
than those which originally hired.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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