What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transfer Driver - Vancouver position at Hospital Transfers?
Patient Transfer Driver Position - Vancouver
Hospital Transfers respectfully acknowledges that we transfer patients upon the ancestral, traditional and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Hospital Transfers is committed to providing safe, respectful and caring service to all indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples living within the Fraser Salish and Vancouver Coastal regions. We thank these communities for allowing us to work on their unceded lands.
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY TRANSFER HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Join our dedicated crews who are transferring patients for essential treatments or discharges. Drivers and Care Attendants in various areas throughout the Lower Mainland can work variable shifts with a company established for 20 years in a stable and secure industry.
We are seeking Drivers for our Patient Transfer Service to assist members of our communities transfer between medical facilities.
If you are looking for a career that you feel you could make a difference in, please read below!
Compensation Package:
A basic job, attracts basic pay – we believe that our crews should have the ability to increase their earnings if they wish - unlike many other employers, who ban / avoid higher paid overtime. Our compensation package includes hourly wage, an annual Bonus, the opportunity for overtime, and a Group Benefits and RRSP Program eligibility. There is a CPI pay review each year in January.
Required:
- Class 4 BC's Driver's License, with 5 years total driving experience
- A clean Driver's Abstract
- A current valid WSBC recognized OFA Level 1 (or Basic First Aid)
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Vaccinations in accordance with the Immunization Policy for Health Care Workers
- Proof of both doses of the Covid vaccination
About Us:
We are the leading provider of non-emergency, patient transfers for medically stable patients throughout the Lower Mainland. Using our specially equipped fleet of Ambulances and Accessible vehicles, and ensuring they are transferred in a safe, compassionate and efficient manner.
Skills and Abilities:
- Physically fit, ability to lift, push or pull 250 lbs using a wheelchair, stretcher or stair chair with a partner.
- Ability to effectively communicate - in English - verbally, non-verbally and in writing
- A positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and participation in what we do.
- Demonstrated and relevant customer service experience, or experience working with patients.
What our patients / customers say about our crews :
- Professional, courteous and really genuine people is all I have met during the 15 trips with this company over the last 2-1/2 months. ……. From the very first encounter with with Rob driving, and taking exceptional care of me & my wife......... I am so very impressed with the number of staff – Robin, Janet and so many others, who have been with you for many years. What shines through is that they really love what they are doing each day.”
All applicants will be required to complete a job application and participate in pre-employment testing.
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for a prescreen interview will be contacted.
Salary : $23 - $27
