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JOB DESCRIPTION
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POSITION (Title):
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Part-Time Medically Stable
Patient Transportation Driver
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA:
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Community
Support Services
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SITE:
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Community Support Service -
Rainy River
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REPORTS TO (Title):
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Director,
Community Support Services
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The Community Support Services department has an opening for a
Part-Time Medically Stable Transport Driver. The successful candidate must be
able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
- A grade 12 Diploma and/or
related education or experience acceptable to the Employer.
- Valid Driver’s License, Class
G and a safe driving record.
- Current certification in the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course
- Valid CPR certification.
- Working Knowledge of Computers.
- Experience in transporting
seniors and/or the physically disabled in a community setting considered
an asset.
- Must be able to work in a
Health Care environment.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated strong written
and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong
interpersonal skill with the ability to function effectively
independently, within a team and with management.
- Must be able to function
effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment with excellent
organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
and prioritize workload.
- Dependable with a verifiable
acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing to work a
variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and stat holidays.
- Periodically available for
short notice call-ins.
- Knowledge of the resources for
seniors available in the community
- Experience working
independently and with minimal supervision.
- A clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector
Screening check
- Demonstrated to be physically capable of
performing the essential duties of the job which include lifting and
manoeuvring patient conveyance devices.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primarily and under the direction of the Community Support Services Manager,
provide for the safe transportation of medically stable users across the Rainy
River District and beyond who require transportation for the purposes of health
and social wellness related travel.
- Secondary to the delivery of transportation services and under the
direction of the Community Support Services Manager or Designate, provide
individualized support services and assistance to meet the needs of CSS clients
to enable them to remain comfortably in their own home for as long as possible.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Responsible for the safe transportation of medically
stable people to and from appointments as required, to promote health and
social wellness.
2. Responsible for maintaining a clean vehicle for
operation.
3. Required to complete daily safety check of vehicle and
maintain daily safety and mileage logs.
4. Report all vehicle discrepancies to Manager or
designate.
5. Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to drivers
of transportation services.
6. Deals tactfully and courteously with passengers, staff,
and the general public.
7. Collects revenue, completes time and revenue records
on a bi-weekly basis.
8. Maintain required documentation.
9. Communicate all relevant information regarding clients, their scheduled
appointments/programs to appropriate staff members.
10. Attends staff development programs and meetings as
authorized by the Community Support Services Manager.
11. Responsible for following all organizational
policies and procedures in performing client care.
12. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
13. Carries out work assignments safely and is
knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and
procedures (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act.)
14. Assist clients with personal activities of daily
living as defined in the client’s individualized plan.
15. Accepts client assignments from Community Support
Services Manager.
16. Performs other
duties as assigned.