Driver

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service in Ottawa is seeking a driver to transport clients safely to non-urgent medical appointments and Day Programs. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driver's license and excellent communication skills. This role offers comprehensive onboarding and great benefits, reflecting their commitment to making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Flexible schedule

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to assist clients as needed.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to their medical appointments.
• Ensure timely client pickups and drop-offs.
• Interact effectively with clients and other stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor the driver will be assigned a vehicle in the Carefor fleet to transport clients safely and efficiently to non-urgent medical appointments, Day Programs etc. Drivers will ensure clients are picked up and dropped off to attend their appointments as scheduled and assists clients as necessary. Interacts and communicates effectively with clients, customers, coworkers, physicians, public, volunteers, and other

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely and efficiently to non-urgent medical appointments, Day Programs, etc., using a Carefor fleet vehicle.
• Ensure clients are picked up and dropped off as scheduled and assist clients as necessary.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, customers, coworkers, physicians, public, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

About Carefor

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

What we offer and commitments

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.