Driver Client Transportation - Casual

VON Canada (Nova Scotia)•Halifax, NS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver, Client Transportation provides regular assistance to clients by transporting them from their homes to designated facilities. The Driver attends to client needs while they are in his or her custody. This role requires the successful candidate to have their own vehicle and be willing to drive seniors to appointments and/or drive clients to VON clinics in Halifax and Sackville.

Requirements

High school diploma
A minimum of one year of experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities
Experience with, and physically capable of, handling vehicle restraints
Able to work with accessible equipment e.g. wheelchairs, walkers
Reliable, dependable, and flexible
Good verbal communication skills.
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be able to engage in physical activity as a regular component of the job.
Must possess a valid driver’s permit and a clean driver’s abstract. The abstract must be obtained annually.
Must provide proof of required insurance coverage when using personal vehicle
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of employment.
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check required.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe transportation of clients in an accessible vehicle as scheduled
Ensure any necessary certification is completed as directed
Maximize safety through daily maintenance of the driver’s primary vehicle and ensure all necessary certification is current
Complete vehicle log sheets regularly
Provide support to clients as needed, including carrying and safely securing clients’ equipment at pick up and drop off locations
Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role
Abide by the VON Volunteer/Community Support Services Driving Agreement
Abides by all VON policies and work practices including any event and incident reports
All other duties as assigned and delivery of service according to schedules
Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
Regularly engage with and support clients in the process of meeting their transportation needs