Chauffeur (Driver)

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career atShannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for aChauffeurto join ourParkland Truroteam based inTruro Nova Scotia. This opportunity has an attractive schedule with one week on and one week off.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sectorShannexoffers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $18.50
• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life travel and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Transport residents to appointments or outings as per the transportation schedule
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of respecting residents rights including respecting othersmaintainingconfidentiality promoting independence respecting privacy respecting the right to refuse services and involvement
• Communicate with the Health Services Department if there is a noted change in the medical status of the resident e.g. increased confusion
• Aid residents asrequiredwith entering and exiting the vehicle mobility aides/devices e.g. canes walkers; carrying parcels or other items openingdoorsand entering buildings
• Maintain vehicles in peak operating condition and carry out all prescribed routine maintenance functions whilemaintainingaccuratemaintenance log records
• Schedule regular mechanical tune-up with authorized service shop
• Carries out all prescribed routine vehicle maintenance functions
• Maintainsaccuraterecords of patient transportation and vehicle servicing e.g. records for gas minor repairs or servicing
• Schedules regular mechanical tune-up with authorized service shop
• Keeps all vehicles used for patient transportation services well maintained and clean.
• Cleans off snow or debris from Parkland or resident owned vehicles asrequired
• Inspects workspace regularly for hazards
• Assistswith snow removal on walkways
• Assistsin the maintenance of our grounds and garden
• Complete all duties in a way which is consistent withShannexsPhilosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your Home
• Additionalduties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Chauffeur
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training isrequired
• A clean driving record with a Class F Drivers license isrequired
• Ability to provide a clear Drivers abstract
• Current First Aid & CPR certification isrequired
• Knowledge of the federalprovincialand municipal safety and traffic laws and regulations
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodationsservicesand care
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto obtain aclear Criminal Record Check andwhere applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.