Transportation Driver (2023-258-Cc)

Employment Type

Casual, Bargaining Unit (3 vacancies)

Work Hours

Fluctuating Hours

Work Setting

Exclusively Onsite

Salary

B1 - $17.00

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Program Overview – Seniors Community Services, Community Care

WoodGreen's Transportation program provides transportation services to seniors and adults with disabilities throughout the community. The program delivers safe and reliable scheduled transportation to individuals or groups of clients and provides support to the Food Services program. The program also serves Toronto Ride clients as needed based on the partnership agreement.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Drive agency vehicle to transport clients according to the scheduled arrangements.
• Provide any necessary assistance to ensure that the client’s seatbelts are properly fastened.
• Fold and store assistive devices and secure oxygen tanks in a safe manner.
• Operate vehicles safely and efficiently according to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Provide all necessary assistance to ensure clients comfort and safety in emergencies.
• Work cooperatively with Transportation schedulers, volunteers, and WoodGreen /Toronto Ride staff.
• Advise the Management of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Provide service to clients in a respectful and considerate manner.
• Ensure the vehicle is safely and securely stored.
• Ensure to keep all clients information in strict confidence.
• Provide support to the Food Services Program including the delivery of meals.
• Provide support in the pickup and delivery of packages as required.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Assist clients in and out of the vehicle and escort clients to their main door or front lobby.

What You Bring to the Team

• Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license.
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).
• Clean Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract.
• Physically able to assist clients (arm support), fold walkers and wheelchairs and place in the vehicles, and assist with grocery shopping and delivery bags.
• Previous experience working with frail seniors and/or persons with physical and or cognitive disabilities would be an asset.

What Will Set You Apart

• Sensitive to the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Training in defensive driving is an asset.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, warm, and non-judgmental approach, and demeanor.
• Knowledge of basic daily vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of the geographical area of the City of Toronto and surrounding areas.
• Comfortable working with clients and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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