• 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. Ensure aids or other items are secured in the vehicle
• 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

• 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 some basic knowledge of technology such as GPS, cell phones, access to emails etc

• 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 that you will be working in – Renfrew County, Eastern Counties 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

• Competitive base salary
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Work-life balance
• Flexible Shifts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients
• A clean and safe vehicle is supplied for shifts

Wage: $19.67 per hour