Driver Mobile Health Vehicle

Advocate Health Care; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 30,996 - 46,494; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Driver Mobile Health Vehicle to ensure the safe transport of patients and maintain the mobile care unit. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and experience driving large vehicles. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, assisting patients, and maintaining supplies. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills. A valid Illinois state driver's license and CPR certification are required. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 1 year previous experience in driving large vehicles.
• Valid Illinois State driver's license monitored annually.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from the mobile care unit.
• Maintain the mobile care unit and ensure its cleanliness.

Skills

Organization

Planning

Time management

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emergency communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Illinois CDL class B license

Current CPR Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.50/hr - $33.75/hr

Major Responsibilities

• A safe environment is monitored and maintained according to license and organizational policy and procedures.
• Reports safety events via organizational procedures as well as to program coordinator.
• Utilizes appropriate emergency resources as directed (for vehicle accidents or client incidents).
• Assists in the transport of patients on and off the mobile care unit (both wheelchair lift and on the main stairs).
• Assists with the daily and routine maintenance tasks of the mobile care unit.
• Accountable for transporting team members and mobile care unit to and from client sites.
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment for all clients within the mobile care unit by wearing seatbelts, operating vehicles safely and obeying rules of the road.
• Assists with mobile care unit operation, as well as maintenance oversight of the program's mobile health vans.
• Organizes and transports supplies and materials at direction of team members.
• Ensures mobile care unit clean and organized before and after site visit.
• Fills in as a driver for alternate care mobile sites as needed.
• Works with program coordinator to find and schedule driver coverage.
• Schedules and delivers van for service and routine maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate fuel and vehicle fluid levels.
• Assists other staff in end of the day tasks i.e. waste disposal and equipment maintenance.
• Ensures mobile care unit exterior is clean and functional.
• Maintains maintenance log.
• Attends to patient check‑in, and any health/safety related screenings.
• Patient check-in and assisting patients on van to be seen by clinical team.
• Registration and consent completions. Computer training will be provided.
• Attend to any health/safety screening mandated by State or Hospital policy/protocol.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year previous experience in driving large vehicles.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Organization, planning and time management skills.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Requires ability to communicate factual information in an emergency situation.
• Current CPR Certification. (Will provide upon hire)
• Valid Illinois State driver's license monitored annually.
• Illinois CDL class B license with passenger endorsement.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Knowledgeable regarding preventive vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot vehicle problems onsite and communicate to automotive service provider.
• Outdoor environment where work requires exposure to various weather conditions.
• Ability to accompany students to and from school to mobile health unit.
• For patient lifts: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations to be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Hospitals and Health Care