Driver Client Transportation, Visiting Nursing - Temporary, Part-time 0.5
VON Canada
Yarmouth, NS-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Part time
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Contract job
- Published on March 31st, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings
Anticipated End Date: April 2026
On Call: No\u00A0
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.\u00A0
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.\u00A0
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Job Summary:\u00A0
The Driver, Client Transportation provides regular assistance to clients by transporting them from their homes to designated facilitates. The Driver attends to client needs while they are in his or her custody.
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Key Responsibilities:\u00A0
- Ensure the safe transportation of clients in an accessible vehicle as scheduled
- Ensure any necessary certification is completed as directed
- Maximize safety through daily maintenance of the driver\u2019s primary vehicle and ensure all necessary certification is current
- Complete vehicle log sheets regularly
- Provide support to clients as needed, including carrying and safely securing clients\u2019 equipment at pick up and drop off locations
- Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role\u00A0
- Abide by the VON Volunteer/Community Support Services Driving Agreement\u00A0
- Abides by all VON policies and work practices including any event and incident reports\u00A0
- All other duties as assigned and delivery of service according to schedules
\u00A0External and Internal Relationships:
- Regularly engage with and support clients in the process of meeting their transportation needs\u00A0
Education, Designations and Experience:
- High school diploma
- A minimum of one year of experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities
- Experience with, and physically capable of, handling vehicle restraints
Skill Requirements:\u00A0
- Able to work with accessible equipment e.g. wheelchairs, motorized scooters, walkers, mechanical lifts and Q-straint tie down system.
- Reliable, dependable, and flexible.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to engage in physical activity as a regular component of the job.
- Ability to speak French is an asset.\u00A0
Other:
- Must possess a valid driver\u2019s permit and a clean driver\u2019s abstract. The abstract must be\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 obtained annually.
- Must provide proof of required insurance coverage when using personal vehicle.
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start\u00A0 of employment.
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check required.
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
Requirements
Level of education
undetermined
Work experience (years)
undetermined
Written languages
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Spoken languages
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