What you’ll do:

• Drive county vehicles to transport clients in a safe and courteous manner.
• Escort and assist clients door to door to appointments.
• Ensure all rides are provided in safe and responsible manner in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Ensure that clients embark safely, and ride in their seats with seat belts buckled.
• Ensure the safe use of the Q-straint and lift/ramp when applicable. Ensure clients safely disembark from vehicle
• Operate vehicle in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Safety Act.
• Perform a daily circle check before driving vehicle and documentation to confirm.
• Report any client concerns to DCCSS staff.
• Use agency cell phone to maintain contact with DCCSS office and client contact while at appointment
• Responsible for maintaining paperwork as required for program i.e. mileage log book.
• Report any vehicle concerns, breakdown, malfunction or service needs.
• Responsible for fueling vehicle as required and keeping vehicle clean and abiding by cleaning procedures.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Valid Class F driver’s license would be an asset.
• Valid personal automobile insurance (minimum $1,000,000 liability).
• Clean drivers abstract.
• Sensitive to needs of seniors and individuals with physical disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Physically able to assist clients in and out of vehicle, folding wheelchairs and walkers, etc.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as hours of work will vary depending on transportation requests. May include evenings and weekends.
• Must be flexible to potential call in for work or changes to schedules based on transportation needs.
• Must be willing to drive in busy urban centres such as Toronto