ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services is a respected non profit community agency, providing in-home and community services.

SUMMARY

As a front-line staff position the Mobility Vehicle Driver is responsible for meeting, boarding and assisting clients in and out of agency vehicles at their pick-up location and safely, comfortably and reliably transporting them as directed by EasyRide to their destination at medical appointments, adult day programs, for shopping, errands and social purposes. Responsibilities also include ensuring the safety of the vehicle, equipment and client while boarding, transporting and unloading clients. We are looking to increase services by providing weekend and social rides to our clients. This Role works varying hours including days, evenings, and every other weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 -2 years’ experience driving vehicles where an F license is required. (Premium for Driving the bus, F License Required)
• Provide a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Provide a clean and current Driver’s Abstract.
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s License – F class.
• Knowledge of safe and defensive driving techniques in various weather conditions.
• Possess sound judgement and in-depth knowledge of driving conditions in both rural and urban areas across Perth and Huron County.
• Current certification in CPR Level C and Emergency First Aid.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and outside regular hours of operation.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English effectively and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle the physical demands required as outlined in the Physical Demands Description for Van Drivers. Including but not limited to, bending and kneeling. Pushing a wheel chair, fastening Q-Straints, ability to support a door to door program.
• Must provide own transportation to job site.
• Experience working with Seniors would be considered an asset.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and look forward to receiving your resume!

ONE CARE is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees have equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to the agency’s and each other’s success. All qualified applicant will be considered.

ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required. Applicants are advised to make any needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.27 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s)

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Licence/Certification

• F Level Driving License (required)

Work Location: On the road