Patient Driver at Gaudenzia, Inc.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Transport, Communication, Vehicle Maintenance, GPS Navigation, Independence, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Respect

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others. This position will be transporting our clients and is based out of Bristol/Philadelphia PA. Experience preferred with this type of transporting. Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Valid Driver's License with good driving record. -Ability to work effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems -Basic knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction -Ability to read, write and communicate effectively -Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other agencies, and the public -Knowledge of particular skill area such as vehicle care and maintenance -Knowledge of general area and ability to use GPS systems -Ability to work various shifts -Ability to work independently Your responsibilities in this role may include: 1. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties 2. Transport clients to appointments in agency vehicles, pick up prospective clients and transport clients among agency sites 3. Coordinate regular maintenance of agency vehicle with Supervisor, including oil changes, inspections, and other maintenance 4. Arrange for repair of body damage to agency vehicles 5. Ensure the inside cleanliness of the vehicle using cleaning supplies before each pickup and after each drop off of our clients 6. Ensure that vehicle equipment including dispatching hardware and software are functioning properly 7. Work with facility staff to ensure that transportation needs are being met 8. Perform written inspection of vehicles on a routine basis as determined by your supervisor 9. Work with Risk Management Department and your Supervisor to report all accidents or incidents involving vehicles in your region 10. Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect 11. When not engaged in client driving responsibilities, this individual will assist with routine duties around the facility as needed and at the direction of the Division Director What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field! For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/] Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day. * We hold client care as our top priority. * We assume good intentions. * We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect. * We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other. * We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances. * We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization. * We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action. * We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us! Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran's status.

Responsibilities

The Patient Driver will transport clients to appointments and ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of agency vehicles. They will also coordinate with facility staff to meet transportation needs and assist with routine duties as needed.