Job Description

Req ID: 171115
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department: OPCZ Adult Day Clinic Bus Driver ESH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Dec-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of senior and special need clients to and from their respective residences to designated appointments/clinic activities. Must be comfortable and physically capable of assisting elderly/disabled individuals on and off the bus. Responsible for maintaining the bus and assorted hospital equipment to a specific criterion. Perform minor maintenance, perform routine inspection and any other duties peculiar to the position as directed by the Health Services Manager and / or Clinical Supervisor. Adhere to all policies and procedures pertinent to the position. Preview, schedule, and perform Preventative and Corrective maintenance activities to ensure serviceability of the equipment and vehicle particular to that position. Responsible to investigate, review, update, implement and prepare reports pertaining to all maintenance activities and programs.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• One year of related experience with exemplary driving record required
• Class 4 License
• Defensive driving course required
• Certification in wheelchair repair preferred
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Word and Excel
• First Aid/St. John\'s Ambulance certificate
• CPR
• Must be able to assist clients in wheelchairs, walker, etc.
• Must be comfortable working with elderly and persons with disabilities
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual Relief Position

Compensation and Incentives

$21.43 - $23.37 Hourly

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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