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Medical Transportation Driver
Sagamok
Transportation
POSTED:
2 months ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
5018
Closing Date:
December 06, 2024
Job Description:
Built on the foundation of Mino-Biimaadiziwn (Living a Good Life), enriched by our culture, and empowered by the voices of past, present and future generations.
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Community Wellness Department
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Transportation Driver's focus will be on providing safe, calm, and reliable transportation to Sagamok Anishnawbek members for medically required health services in Elliot Lake, Massey, Espanola, and Sudbury. They will use a combination of customer service, communication, and defensive driving skills.
They will operate and maintain Medical Transportation Program fleet vehicles, collect, and input medical transportation data; and consult with the Medical Clerk/Transportation Coordinator in the planning and delivery of transportation services.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Transport community members to and from medical appointments, maintaining a pre-arranged schedule.
- Assist the passengers with all their needs including carrying luggage, assisting in and out of the vehicle, assisting with seat belts, and other items as required.
- Transfer wheelchairs, scooters or other medical equipment into a medical van using the ramp provided.
- Operate medical transportation vehicle accessibility equipment, including ramp and rotary chairs.
- Pick-up and deliver medical supplies and equipment (such as prescriptions, wheelchairs) as assigned.
- Maintain a daily logbook of all client transportation.
- Communicate with patients to confirm conclusion of medical appointments and with the Sagamok Anishnawbek Naandwedjige-Gamik during trips.
- Maintain vehicle ensuring that inside is neat and sanitary, and the exterior is washed regularly.
- Report any vehicle maintenance and repairs to the Transportation Coordinator as required.
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Community Wellness Department
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Transportation Driver's focus will be on providing safe, calm, and reliable transportation to Sagamok Anishnawbek members for medically required health services in Elliot Lake, Massey, Espanola, and Sudbury. They will use a combination of customer service, communication, and defensive driving skills.
They will operate and maintain Medical Transportation Program fleet vehicles, collect, and input medical transportation data; and consult with the Medical Clerk/Transportation Coordinator in the planning and delivery of transportation services.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Transport community members to and from medical appointments, maintaining a pre-arranged schedule.
- Assist the passengers with all their needs including carrying luggage, assisting in and out of the vehicle, assisting with seat belts, and other items as required.
- Transfer wheelchairs, scooters or other medical equipment into a medical van using the ramp provided.
- Operate medical transportation vehicle accessibility equipment, including ramp and rotary chairs.
- Pick-up and deliver medical supplies and equipment (such as prescriptions, wheelchairs) as assigned.
- Maintain a daily logbook of all client transportation.
- Communicate with patients to confirm conclusion of medical appointments and with the Sagamok Anishnawbek Naandwedjige-Gamik during trips.
- Maintain vehicle ensuring that inside is neat and sanitary, and the exterior is washed regularly.
- Report any vehicle maintenance and repairs to the Transportation Coordinator as required.
Required Skills:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
- Provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to working first day.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to get certified.
- Be able to drive for long periods of time depending on the trip requested.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, and manage time and workloads.
- Must be willing and available to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
- Be willing and available to work shifts including early morning, daytime, evening, weekend, and statutory holiday hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
- A positive Driver's Abstract.
- Ability to speak the Ojibway language, and knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and heritage are considered definite assets.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
- Provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to working first day.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to get certified.
- Be able to drive for long periods of time depending on the trip requested.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, and manage time and workloads.
- Must be willing and available to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
- Be willing and available to work shifts including early morning, daytime, evening, weekend, and statutory holiday hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
- A positive Driver's Abstract.
- Ability to speak the Ojibway language, and knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and heritage are considered definite assets.
Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Consistent use of proper body mechanics in carrying out all activities.
- Required to lift objects up to 50 pounds, or push residents/clients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs.
- Required to assist clients into and out of medical transportation vehicles, and to provide weight-bearing support for clients with fractures.
- Required to sit for long periods of time without relief.
- Consistent use of proper body mechanics in carrying out all activities.
- Required to lift objects up to 50 pounds, or push residents/clients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs.
- Required to assist clients into and out of medical transportation vehicles, and to provide weight-bearing support for clients with fractures.
- Required to sit for long periods of time without relief.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
Bamboo Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/117
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
Bamboo Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/117
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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