Vehicle driver (6336) at cbhssjb

Job summary

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Person who drives an automobile and has the legally required license to do so. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS • Operate an adapted vehicle during all assigned shifts. • Transport passengers, including stretcher-bound and mobility-impaired individuals, within and outside the facility in a safe, punctual, and professional manner. • Assist passengers in boarding, seating, and exiting the vehicle while ensuring their comfort and well-being. • Monitor passenger behavior and provide guidance as needed. • Safely operate adaptive transportation equipment, including hydraulic lifts and wh…

Job details

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Person who drives an automobile and has the legally required license to do so. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS • Operate an adapted vehicle during all assigned shifts. • Transport passengers, including stretcher-bound and mobility-impaired individuals, within and outside the facility in a safe, punctual, and professional manner. • Assist passengers in boarding, seating, and exiting the vehicle while ensuring their comfort and well-being. • Monitor passenger behavior and provide guidance as needed. • Safely operate adaptive transportation equipment, including hydraulic lifts and wheelchair securement systems. • Complete daily vehicle inspection reports and promptly report any mechanical issues, damages, or required repairs. • Adhere to all traffic regulations, safety policies, and defensive driving practices. • Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the vehicle. • Plan transportation routes efficiently to minimize travel time, reduce unnecessary stops, and maximize fuel efficiency. • Ensure passengers arrive at their destinations on time and provide assistance upon arrival when required. • Supervise the safe loading and unloading of passengers, including individuals with disabilities and reduced mobility. • Transport medical records, laboratory samples, and other designated documents between facilities and laboratories. • Support the transportation needs of MSDC clients and other designated passengers. • Provide airport pick-up and drop-off services for employees as required. • Maintain accurate transportation logs and related documentation. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. REQUIREMENTS Education: • No specific diploma; • Valid driver’s permit class 4A/4B meeting the standards of the Société d'assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec. • First Aide or CPR training Experience: • Excellent driving record: Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens). Knowledge and Abilities: • Ability to operate the vehicle; • Ability to work in a hospital setting; • Excellent knowledge of passenger transportation, safety and defensive driving; • Knowledge of appropriate community or city routes and locations; • Excellent knowledge of Cree culture and language for drivers in communities; • Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills; • Warehouse experience, heavy lifting; • Autonomous, flexible and discrete; • Observation skills; • Customer service clientele skills; • Empathy, courtesy, patience and resourcefulness; • Must be able to speak in a clear voice that all passengers can hear and understand instructions. Language: • Fluent in English; • Fluency in Cree is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• punctual · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• English · Preferred

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