As part of Bruyère you will be contributing to fulfilling our Mission which is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients and residents by living our values of respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability and learning.
Function Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Day Program and Operations, Bruyère Village, the incumbent is responsible for transporting community participants and Bruyère Village tenants to excursions, medical appointments, and programming days at Saint Louis Residence amongst other errands as required. The incumbent must occasionally and as needed be available for additional excursions on weekends and evenings. The incumbent may be called upon to attend day program activities/leisure and occasionally the Village to assist participants.
Is committed to living the Mission and Values of Bruyère.
Is committed to patient and resident safety, on-going learning and continuous quality improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of grade 10 secondary school
- Valid driver's license, class F (Ontario) or class AB (Quebec) or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience driving a bus with 14 or more passengers
- Experience working with the elderly and/or people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge of Ministry of Transport regulations
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level A or C certificate
- Ability to perform activities requiring standing for long periods, pulling, pushing, squatting, lifting on a regular basis using safe work practices
- Fluent in French and English
Key Competencies
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Patience and good listening skills
- Good judgment and adaptability
Other conditions of employment
The following documents are required by successful candidates during the onboarding process for the purpose of insurance registration:
- Satisfactory and recent driver’s abstract (3-year driver record) without any infractions, convictions or demerit point
- Letter of experience showing previous insurance experience driving similar type vehicle
- Driver’s personal automobile insurance information
Additional Information
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included.
Bruyère promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyère is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.