Driver- Winchester (Casual)

Carefor Health & Community Services•North Dundas, ON

4d•CA$21 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Minimum 3 years driving experience with a clean driving record
Experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities is an asset.
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 sit for long periods of time
Ability to move and/or lift wheelchairs, walkers or other mechanical aids on a frequent basis
Physically provide support to frail clients

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities is an asset.
Knowledge of geographical area – Renfrew County and Ottawa is an asset

Responsibilities

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 on 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 ¾ full of fuel at all times
Accurately completes records of drives, mileage, fares, and time as required by Carefor
Attend in-service 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