Medical Transportation

Company: Aboriginal Health Centre

INTRODUCTION:

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Medical Transportation Driver provides on-site coordination & delivery of transportation services within the Wheels for Seniors Program.  The Medical Transportation Driver provides transportation services to urban Indigenous community members.  This service offers transportation to medical appointments, as well as health or social services that support the social determinants of health of Indigenous seniors. This position is required to liaise with DAHC staff, other medical transportation drivers, clients, and community members. The position will be based out of DAHC's Hamilton site with services extended to Brantford, St. Catharine’s, and surrounding area and up to 20 hours per week.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent time management, organization, and scheduling skills
• Ability to work with computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook etc.) and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Ability to take initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• Ability to work independently and part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Indigenous community & Indigenous Services providers
• Ability to provide services with a wholistic approach and perspective
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge of documenting case notes in participant files
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Protection Act

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years driving experience & Maintenance of Vehicles either with Medical/social services or Senior’s Programming
• Valid driver's license (Class G - Full)
• A clean driver’s abstract is an asset
• Relevant Work Experience and/or Secondary school Diploma
• Criminal Vulnerable Reference Check
• Strong written and verbal skills (Report & Incident)
• Strong Computer Skills ie: Outlook, MS Word
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience is an asset
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the Indigenous Community with other service providers