Driver I

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a dedicated driver to provide safe transportation for senior clients. The role requires responsible driving and assisting clients in a culturally sensitive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and fluency in both English and Chinese, reflecting the organization’s commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese required.
• Possesses a valid Class F Ontario Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Centre's vehicle safely and punctually.
• Assists clients with boarding and unboarding the vehicle.
• Keeps the vehicle clean and maintained.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication in English and Chinese

Education

Some high school education

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 6, 2025 (9 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR679

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation to clients

Responsibilities:

• Operates the Centre's vehicle in compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation to clients
• Works closely with Escorting Assistant, as appropriate, in picking up and transporting clients. Assists clients board and unboard the vehicle safely, with due consideration of the clients' health conditions and physical needs
• Safely operates lifting platform of bus and secures wheelchair in the bus
• Performs external and internal circular checks of the vehicle before starting the vehicle to ensure it is in safe working condition
• Reports promptly to the Centre any unusual/special conditions (e.g. vehicle, weather or client condition). Ensures safe arrangements for passengers and follow up actions in accordance with Centre's policies and instructions
• Keeps the interior of the vehicle in a clean condition and takes the vehicle for routine cleaning and maintenance
• Completes all documentation/log on time according to Centre policy
• Complies with risk management policy for worker, client and vehicle safety and data security
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Some high school education; Possesses a valid Class F Ontario Driving License

Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience with a good driving record

Understanding about vehicle maintenance preferable

Experience in working with seniors an asset

Fluency in both English and Chinese required

Working Conditions:

Primarily be travelling in the vehicle with frequent stops and getting on and off vehicle

Posting End Date:

2025-06-06

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation to clients

Responsibilities:

• Operates the Centre's vehicle in compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation to clients
• Works closely with Escorting Assistant, as appropriate, in picking up and transporting clients. Assists clients board and unboard the vehicle safely, with due consideration of the clients' health conditions and physical needs
• Safely operates lifting platform of bus and secures wheelchair in the bus
• Performs external and internal circular checks of the vehicle before starting the vehicle to ensure it is in safe working condition
• Reports promptly to the Centre any unusual/special conditions (e.g. vehicle, weather or client condition). Ensures safe arrangements for passengers and follow up actions in accordance with Centre's policies and instructions
• Keeps the interior of the vehicle in a clean condition and takes the vehicle for routine cleaning and maintenance
• Completes all documentation/log on time according to Centre policy
• Complies with risk management policy for worker, client and vehicle safety and data security
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Some high school education; Possesses a valid Class F Ontario Driving License

• Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience with a good driving record

• Understanding about vehicle maintenance preferable

• Experience in working with seniors an asset

• Fluency in both English and Chinese required

Working Conditions:

• Primarily be travelling in the vehicle with frequent stops and getting on and off vehicle

Posting End Date:

2025-06-06

Starting Rate:

Salary Range:

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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package

• Multi-employer pension plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing learning and development

• Employee education assistance program

• Award winning corporate culture

• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence.

As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.