Driver – B or F License (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 21, 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
– Valid F Driver’s License with clear driving record (5 years)
– 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
– Ability to speak a second language considered an asset

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 F driver’s license
– 5 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.