Part Time Driver - Ottawa, Canada - Carefor Health & Community Services

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Position(s): One (1) Part -Time Driver Ottawa


Hours of work: 20 hours weekly (positions will be a split shift, two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon)


Location:
Ottawa - Perley Day Program &Going Home Program (one position)

Ottawa - Carling Day Program &Going Home Program (one position)


Job Summary:


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

Coordinates route to 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. The Driver also collects transportation fees as directed by management.


Primary Responsibilities include:


  • 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 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 3⁄4 full of fuel at all times
  • Accurately completes records of drives, mileage, fares, and time as required by Carefor
  • Attend inservice 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

Experience Required:


  • Minimum 3 years driving experience with a clean driving record
  • Experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities is an asset.

Skills:


  • 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 move and/or lift wheelchairs, walkers, or other mechanical aids on a frequent basis
  • Physically provide support to frail clients

Qualifications include:


  • 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
  • Must have own vehicle insurance policy with $2 million coverage is preferred

Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP


Hours per Pay Period: 20 hours bi-weekly

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $19.67 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift

Experience:

- driving: 5 years (required)


Work Location:
On the road

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