Transportation attendant

Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ottawa seeks a part-time Transportation Attendant to assist clients during transportation for an Adult Day Program. Applicants should have strong communication skills, experience working with seniors, and the ability to provide support to vulnerable clients. The role offers a pay range of $20.20-$24.84 per hour and requires fluency in English and French.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and understanding of age-related issues.
• Must submit and maintain a favourable criminal reference check.
• Ability to move and/or lift foldable wheelchairs and walkers frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver during Adult Day Program transportation.
• Help clients from their home to the vehicle.
• Support clients during transportation.

Skills

Experience working with seniors

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Ability to provide support to vulnerable clients

Education

Secondary School diploma

Job description

Overview

Become an essential member of the EORC team

Are you ready to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals of all ages in Ottawa's east / south-east communities? We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Transportation Attendant. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy contributing to a larger purpose, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

THE EASTERN OTTAWA RESOURCE CENTRE

Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling job in a warm and vibrant environment? Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in your community? At the EORC, we are proud to be a team of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and life experiences, all working together towards a shared objective: to provide client-centered services that promote well-being and enhance the quality of life in the East Ottawa community and its surrounding areas. As an employer, the EORC values respect, collaboration, accountability, and compassion, upholding the highest standards of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nature of the Work

The Transportation Attendant supports the drivers during Adult Day Program transportation. The Attendant helps clients to and from their home and in and out of the vehicle while the driver remains in the vehicle with the other participants to ensure their safety aboard the vehicle. During transportation, the Attendant provides assistance to clients as required in order for the driver to concentrate on the road.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver during Adult Day Program transportation while picking up and returning clients to their home.
• Assist Adult Day Program clients from the vehicle to the Adult Day Program space.
• Call clients prior to pick up (as required).
• Assist clients from their home to the vehicle.
• Assist clients to board the vehicle using the stepping bar.
• Place clients' mobility aids safely in the vehicle.
• Assist clients with their seat belts as required.
• Support clients as required during transportation.
• Help clients remove their jackets, hats, scarves, boots, etc. (if client / staff require help)
• For the afternoon transportation, assist the Adult Day Program staff with clients until the vehicle and driver arrives to return clients to their home.

What We Would Like to Find in You

• Secondary School diploma
• Experience working with seniors and understanding of age-related issues
• Kitchen experience (meal preparation, serving, doing dishes)
• Fluency in oral and written communication skills in both English and French is an asset.
• Must submit and maintain a favourable criminal reference check.
• Ability to provide support to vulnerable clients.
• A willingness to maintain high quality, client centered services.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move and / or lift foldable wheelchairs, walkers, or other aids on a frequent basis.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.20-$24.84 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking

Language:

• English (required)
• French (required)

Work Location: In person