Location: PACE New Jersey

Hours : Part Time

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist with transporting PACE/LIFE participants to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and to other appointments. To promote safety and comfort of participants while waiting for transport or appointments. To communicate with drivers and the center, providing relevant information regarding status of appointments, participants and any problems or issues.

About Trinity Health PACE

Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. Our services are built upon a 30-year history of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) for the elderly in the United States. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

We have a pioneering care model here at Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

Your opportunity

• Provide one-to-one care with your patients in their homes or in a clinical setting

• Warm and supportive environment

• Enjoy a truly patient-centered focus

• Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment

• Flexibility

• Competitive salary

• Career paths and professional development

• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

Other benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Short and long-term disability

• 403b

• Generous paid time off

• Mileage reimbursement

• Comprehensive orientation

Essential Functions

• As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming

• Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking

• Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the PACE Organization

• Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able

• Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance

• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent. Transportation and human services experience preferred. CPR trained or willingness to be trained.

• 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.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing preferred.

Wage Range -16.94-22.87