Medical Van Driver - 6-Month Contract- job post Fort William First Nation
Job Description
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Medical Van Driver – 6-Month Contract - REPOSTED
Position Description:
The Medical Van Driver will be responsible for the safe delivery of patients to and from health facilities by ensuring that the cleaning and disinfecting of the vehicle and the use of proper PPE and social distancing is being adhered to. The medical van driver will ensure that the transportation vans are not being utilized for personal transport and will be responsible for completing a mileage driver’s sheet for each patient/escort and will submit the mileage sheet at the end of each shift for the month-end report. Other responsibilities will include communicating with the health reception and manager and this individual must ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
Job Duties
Ensure cleaning and disinfecting the vehicle.
Ensure the use of proper PPE.
Ensure correct loading of vehicle.
Drive patients to and from health facilities.
Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle.
Complete a mileage driver’s sheet for each patient/escort that is picked up.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance on a weekly basis (check oil and tires).
Report suspected repair requirements.
Ensure vehicle is keep clean at all times (interior and exterior).
Ensure that only patients are being transported and that vans are not being used for personal transport.
Verify that patients/escorts are properly buckled and secured prior to transport.
Inform the Dispatcher of potential disruptions.
Ensure that the vehicle is free from unsealed food and that there is no eating in the vehicle (due to allergy precautions).
Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road.
Communicate with central dispatch.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Valid Driver's License and clean Driver's abstrac
