Patient Van Driver

Cleveland Clinic; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Van Driver to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring patients have access to essential medical services. You will be responsible for transporting individuals safely and comfortably, while also maintaining the vehicle. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and patience, making a significant impact on the lives of those they serve. If you are passionate about helping others and have a valid driver's license, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Florida Valid Driver's License with no more than four points.
• Completion of AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED Course.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and volunteers between their homes and the hospital.
• Maintain an assigned vehicle in good working order.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Patience

Map Interpretation

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Passenger Van

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital's team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the Port St. Lucie area. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers a wide variety of services to meet community needs. Here, you will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment - just like our patients have come to expect. As a Patient Van Driver, you will transport passengers between their homes and the hospital, helping them gain access to the care and support they need from Cleveland Clinic. Your ability to offer empathy, compassion and patience can make a lasting difference in their lives every day.

**A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM - 4:00PM.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Transport patients, volunteers and others between their private residence and the hospital, medical offices and/or surgical/medical centers.

+ Perform special transport.

+ Maintain an assigned vehicle, including keeping the vehicle clean and in good working order.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Florida Valid Driver's License (VDL), with no more than four points

+ Completion of the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR and AED Course

+ Ability to safely operate and perform routine maintenance inspections on a passenger van

+ Ability to interpret and follow maps

+ Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Experience in the transportation industry

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Sitting/driving for 2-4 hours continuously and 8-10 hours with breaks.

+ Good hearing, depth perception and peripheral vision.

+ Able to assist physically challenged passengers in and out of van.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities