Driver PRN

El Paso, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Exact $120,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

basic life insurance

retirement savings plan with safe harbor matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

education and tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job Description

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health ("Bienvivir") is a well-established community-based and patient-centered healthcare delivery system dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for frail seniors in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1987, Bienvivir operates the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE"), a unique managed care program designed specifically for seniors aged 55 and older who have been certified by the state as needing nursing home level care. The program's main goal is to provide comprehensive medical and support services that enable participants to maintain their independence, dignity, and choice in a nurturing, home-like environment.

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Job Requirements

GED or high school diploma
At least twenty-one (21) years of age with five years' continuous driving experience
Valid Texas driver's license (Class C)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Minimum one (1) year experience working with frail elderly preferred
Current CPR card
Clean driving record without serious violations such as multiple moving violations, suspended license, DUI, at fault accidents, or reckless driving
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
Physical ability to assist frail seniors
Reliable and responsible with strong safety awareness

Job Qualifications

GED or high school diploma
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with five years' continuous driving experience
Must have a valid Texas driver's license (Class C)
Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) required
Minimum one (1) year experience working with the frail elderly preferred
Must have a current CPR card
Driving record must not have any serious violations

Job Duties

Safely transport participants and provide door to door service to and from the center, home, and medical appointments
Sign-in/register participants at Specialist Office for medical appointments
Physically assist and escort frail participants from their residence to the van and back
Deliver medications and medical supplies to the participant's home and/or other facilities as required
Verify the name of the participant, the address and the center of attendance prior to delivery of any medication to participants
Request a signature from the person receiving the medication
Return undelivered medication to the pharmacy and request a signature from the person receiving the medication
Ensure that all straps are firmly and securely locked down when participants in wheelchairs are being transported
Carry oxygen tanks in the vehicle and set up a participant with a tank or exchange the empty tank with a full one, then set the liter flow on the regulator
Take appropriate actions (contact clinic staff) in the event of an incident/accident with a participant or vehicle
Provide the Transportation Supervisor with daily delivery logs
Observe and report participants' changes, or participants who refuse to attend the center or are not ready
Ensure participants have all their required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) when boarding/off boarding the vehicle
Read Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) notes to see how the participant should board/off board the van
Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure assigned vehicle is safe to operate
Carry and maintain assigned cellular phone ON during working hours, answering calls promptly without compromising safety
Work outside normal working hours in case of medical emergency and/or late scheduled appointments
Provide on-call coverage after hours, on weekends and holidays as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, department manager or division chief

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