Driver (Part-time, Contract)

Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC:
– Competitive Compensation and Benefits, including group health and pension
– Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
– Training and Professional Development opportunities
– Healthy and safe working environment

Position: Driver (Part Time, Contract)
Hours of Work: 30 hours
Reports to: Transportation/MOW Supervisor
Date Posted: November 12, 2024
Deadline: Until position is filled

Position Summary:
Responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to clients of SPLC for medical appointments, Day Programs, Shopping, Delivery of Meals, and other essential purposes.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides driving services to clients
– Provides driving services to community clients attending medical appointments, shopping and other activities
– Assists clients to board and exit vehicles and ensure all passengers are safely seated and secure
– Collects and secures service fees and ensures accuracy of the amount collected from clients
– Works with the service team, including volunteers, to ensure meals are delivered in timely and caring manner

2. Delivers meals and maintains friendly contacts with community clients
– Delivers meals to community clients in timely manner
– Visits clients briefly, maintains friendly contacts, and encourages healthy eating and healthy living
– Assists clients to open the food package and prepare for eating, ensuring quality service is delivered
– Carrying MOW lunch bag; walking distance include up and down the staits when delivering meals

3. Maintains service records and reports
– Completes delivery check lists and submits reports on daily basis
– Files Incident Reports (IR), as required, about safety issues and concerns – with appropriate recommendation in a timely manner

4. Ensures safety of clients, staff, volunteers, and self
– Complies with all legislated safety regulations such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and organization and department safety policies and procedures including “Client Safety” and “Risk Management” policy statements
– Complies with safety procedures outlined in the Meals on Wheels handbook

5. Performs other support duties
– Attends and participates in team meetings and training
– Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Transportation services
– Reports to the Transportation/MOW Team Leader regarding any service related issues
– Provides back up to department staff when absent
– Assists in other programs assigned by supervisor
– Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Education:
– High School graduate with OSSD, or equivalent
– First aid and CPR certificate an asset

Skills & Experience:
– Hold valid Ontario Driver’s License with clear driving record
– Hold valid F Driver’s License is considered an asset
– Work or volunteer experience in social services in multi-cultural communities is preferred
– Experience with transporting older adults to appointments is preferred
– Knowledge and experience working with frail or cognitively impaired seniors
– Knowledge of Ontario Highway Traffic Act
– Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
– Good customer service manner and observation skills
– Bilingual required: Cantonese and English

Working Conditions:
– Exposure to inclement weather conditions and temperatures
– High level of visual and mental concentration required to ensure passenger safety
– Long periods sitting and driving
– Evening hours will be needed

Other:
– Criminal Reference Check required
– Valid driver’s license
– 3 years clean driver’s abstract required

Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC) is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act.

Please submit your application by visiting our website at www.splc.ca/careers

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.