Bus Driver - Adult Day Clinic

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Sheet Harbour, NS

97d•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of senior and special need clients to and from their respective residences to designated appointments/clinic activities. Must be comfortable and physically capable of assisting elderly/disabled individuals on and off the bus. Responsible for maintaining the bus and assorted hospital equipment to a specific criterion. Perform minor maintenance, perform routine inspection and any other duties peculiar to the position as directed by the Health Services Manager and / or Clinical Supervisor. Adhere to all policies and procedures pertinent to the position. Preview, schedule, and perform Preventative and Corrective maintenance activities to ensure serviceability of the equipment and vehicle particular to that position. Responsible to investigate, review, update, implement and prepare reports pertaining to all maintenance activities and programs

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
One year of related experience with exemplary driving record required
Class 4 License
Defensive driving course required
Knowledge of computer programs such as Word and Excel
First Aid/St. John's Ambulance certificate
CPR
Must be able to assist clients in wheelchairs, walker, etc.
Must be comfortable working with elderly and persons with disabilities
Class 4 License, Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS), proof of Defensive Driving Course completion, and clear Driver's Abstract are required to be on an employee's file for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certification in wheelchair repair preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Responsibilities

Safe transportation of senior and special need clients to and from their respective residences to designated appointments/clinic activities.
Assisting elderly/disabled individuals on and off the bus.
Maintaining the bus and assorted hospital equipment to a specific criterion.
Performing minor maintenance and routine inspections.
Previewing, scheduling, and performing Preventative and Corrective maintenance activities to ensure serviceability of equipment and vehicles.
Investigating, reviewing, updating, implementing, and preparing reports pertaining to all maintenance activities and programs.
Adhering to all policies and procedures pertinent to the position.