Driver

The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of the Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.

We put the well-being of seniors first, promoting independence in the comfort of their own homes, even when their health challenges makes them eligible for nursing home care. Services for each individual are based on recommendations and coordination of the Interdisciplinary Team. BCSC offers primary medical care on-site, preventive health services, rehabilitation, and transportation to and from the Center.

Following a thorough assessment, each participant in PACE receives customized care, as recommended by an Interdisciplinary Team very familiar with the individual. When a higher level of care is required, such as home healthcare or nursing home care, the Interdisciplinary Team will approve and arrange for this.

The PACE Driver’s responsibilities are but not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC) Transportation Coordinator, the Driver picks up and delivers passengers on a door-to-door basis to and from destinations, according to a pre-arranged schedule.
• Delivery of at home meals and medicine in an efficient manner, in accordance with all standards.
• Receives daily schedule and routing for the transportation of passengers.
• Directly responsible for the safety of all passengers from time of pick up to the destination.
• The PACE Driver will be expected to ensure that the vehicle is in compliance with all safety requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:

• Must possess at least one year of geriatric experience and one to three years’ experience driving passenger vehicles for elderly and/or disabled passengers OR must be able to successfully complete classroom and on-the job training courses.
• Valid California driver’s license (Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement Preferred) with no moving violations in last two years and good driving record.
• Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training.
• TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a hospital-designated nurse practitioner or physician is required for employment.