Driver- Winchester (Casual)

Carefor-Health-; Winchester; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Evening & weekend shift premiums

Paid travel & time

Orientation & onboarding

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Carefor is seeking a Driver to operate a passenger van, transport clients safely to appointments and assist as needed. Under supervision of the Community Support Services Manager, you will interact with clients, coworkers and physicians to ensure timely, respectful service.

The role requires a valid Ontario driver’s license (G or higher), at least 3 years of driving experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license (G or higher) and a clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings and weekends, and travel to rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Pick up clients at designated locations and transport to appointments on time.
• Assist clients in getting in and out of the vehicle and escort them as required.
• Load and secure mobility aids safely; ensure proper vehicle safety procedures.
• Record daily vehicle inspections and report any mechanical deficiencies.
• Make accurate mileage, fare and time records as required by Carefor.
• Maintain a clean interior and exterior of the vehicle; perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Attend in-service or department meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Secondary school education

Job description

Who We Are

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.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. 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.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Community Support Services Manager, the Driver operates a passenger van to transport clients safely and efficiently. 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 organizations.

Responsibilities

• Pick up at specified location, at designated time and transport to their destination on time.
• Guide or assist client to get in and out of the vehicle
• Escort clients as required from door to door and if necessary, ensure the appropriate person at the destination is aware of the client’s arrival.
• Load mechanical aids, handling equipment safely and carefully to prevent damage. Ensue aids or other items are secured in the vehicle
• Collects fees as directed by management.
• Reports any incident or concern regarding client to manager, e.g. changes in condition, increasing frailty, confusion or forgetfulness
• Carries out Daily Inspection and records.
• Does not operate the vehicle if safety features on the vehicle are not operating properly e.g. brake lights, turn signals, back up signal.
• Record on the Daily Inspection sheet and reports any mechanical deficiencies e.g. improperly operating signal lights, low tires, unusual sounds.
• Keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean – daily removing garbage and other items; weekly thorough cleaning of interior and exterior (weather permitting).
• May be assigned to take vehicle to the service center for maintenance.
• May be required to carry out minor maintenance such as changing windshield wipers, air in tires.
• Keeps the vehicle at least ¾ full of fuel at all times
• Accurately completes records of drives, mileage, fares, and time as required by Carefor
• Attend in-service or department meetings as scheduled
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents

Qualifications

• Secondary school education preferred
• Must have a current valid driver’s license, Class G or higher in the province of Ontario (not graduated license)
• No known health conditions that may impair driving safety
• Must be at least 25 years of age for insurance purposes
• Minimum 3 years driving experience with a clean driving record
• Experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities is an asset.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
• Knowledge of geographical area – Renfrew County and Ottawa is an asset
• Travel to rural areas
• Ability to take direction well, and work independently
• Learn and use a GPS
• Evaluate situations and use policies and procedures as guidelines
• Ability and available to work flexible hours including shift work, days, evening, weekends
• Adjust to changing procedures and schedules
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to move and/or lift wheelchairs, walkers or other mechanical aids on a frequent basis
• Physically provide support to frail clients

What We Offer

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.