This position reports to the Supervisor, Transportation.
Responsibilities:
• Drive minivan to pick up and drop off clients according to the daily schedule
• Assist clients in and out of the minivan and to assist them with baggage and walkers
• Ensure the care and maintenance of the agency vehicle
• Completes daily paper work
• Assist in facilities as requested
• Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations, Ontario Traffic Safety Act, MTO Regulations and internal Senior Care policies and procedures
• Participate in team meetings and various fundraising events as appropriate
• Good exchange of information with other transportation drivers to maintain effective communication, scheduling and continuity of care for our clients
• Participate in continuous quality improvement processes and assist the Transportation Team with research and development of best practices
• Promote and maintain a high standard of customer service that is client focused
Qualifications/ Skills:
Experience: 5 years of experience driving a minivan or similar vehicle
Other: Proof of valid G class driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract
Completion of a vulnerable sector screening 1 year or less
Experience working with seniors
Good physical condition to support client’s mobility and lift up to 20 lbs.
Fluent in verbal and written English; other languages, an asset
Current First Aid and CPR certification