Driver I (Casual)

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,232 - 34,384; Part time

Job summary

The Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is seeking a Casual Driver I to operate the Centre's vehicle. The role involves providing safe transportation services to clients while ensuring their comfort and safety. Responsibilities include carrying out pre-vehicle checks, assisting clients with boarding, and adhering to traffic laws.

Ideal candidates must possess a Class F driving license, have at least 3 years of driving experience, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Fluency in both English and Chinese is required for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years professional driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance is preferable.
• Experience working with seniors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act.
• Assists clients in boarding and unboarding safely.
• Reports any unusual conditions to the Centre.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Education

Class F Ontario Driving License

Job description

Driver I (Casual)

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

Responsibilities

• Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and organisation's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation services to clients.
• Works closely with Escorting Assistant, as appropriate, in picking up and transporting clients.
• Assists clients to 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 assistive devices, if any, in the vehicle.
• 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 performs follow up tasks, 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 on time according to 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

• Possesses a valid Class F Ontario Driving License.
• Minimum 3 years professional driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Understanding about vehicle maintenance preferable.
• Experience in working with seniors an asset.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese required.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings as required for special events/functions.
• Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Salary

Salary Range: $21.22 - $24.96 per hour.

EEO Statement

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.