Chauffeur

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. 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 a Chauffeur to join our Parkland at the Common team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $17.25 - $19.75

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)

• 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 (begins immediately) and travel insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, 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 through Shannex’s Centre 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 resident’s rights, including respecting others, maintaining confidentiality, 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 as required with entering and exiting the vehicle, mobility aides/devices e.g. canes, walkers; carrying parcels or other items, opening doors and entering buildings

• Maintain vehicles in peak operating condition and carry out all prescribed routine maintenance functions while maintaining accurate maintenance log records

• Schedule regular mechanical tune-up with authorized service shop

• Carries out all prescribed routine vehicle maintenance functions

• Maintains accurate records 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 as required

• Inspects workspace regularly for hazards

• Assists with snow removal on walkways

• Assists in the maintenance of our grounds and garden

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education

• Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Chauffeur

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training is required

• A clean driving record with a Class F Driver’s license is required

• Ability to provide a clear Driver’s abstract

• Current First Aid & CPR certification is required

• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

• Knowledge of the federal, provincial and municipal safety and traffic laws and regulations

• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care