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Intent of Program
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To provide assistance and transportation for seniors to and from their medical appointments.
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Duties
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- Arrive at client’s home as scheduled.
- Enter client's home to give necessary mobility assistance from home to vehicle.
- Engage in conversation with client.
- Accompany client to the physician/specialist office to assist with mobility.
- Remain in office until appointment finishes.
- Drive client back home, assist with mobility as necessary.
- Maintain and submit mileage/parking sheets. Submit to Support Services Coordinator on a monthly basis.
- Report any issues/concerns to Support Services Coordinator.
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Qualifications
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- Competent navigator
- Ability to understand and be understood in English
- Good Interpersonal Skills: friendly, courteous, patient
- Ability to work independently
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner
- Punctual and reliable
- Be physically able to assist clients should it be required (arm assistance)
- Able to consistently drive defensively and obey traffic laws and speed limits.
- Willingness to drive without distractions (Cell phone, texting, ear pods, eating while driving).
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Requirements
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- Criminal record check mandatory. Must be renewed every 5 years.
- Provide reference checks
- Have a minimum five years of driving experience
- Calling in if unable to make it for a scheduled shift
- Drivers must have a current driver’s license and abstract
- Be responsible for the upkeep and safety of the vehicle
- Must have own vehicle-clean and in good repair
- Able to provide a smoke free environment
- Have access to a phone
- $3 million Extended Third Party Liability coverage
- Responsible for ensuring insurance is renewed on a yearly basis
- Driver’s Abstract and Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License to be submitted on a yearly basis.
- Driver’s License – a copy is required. Upon renewal, new copy is required.
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Commitment
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- Minimum 6 months commitment
- Appointments are made Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (occasional evening or Saturday). Flexible Schedule.
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Training
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- Orientation & Training
- Program Orientation provided by volunteer (1hr)
- Additional training as required
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Benefits
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- Mileage reimbursement
- Reference letter after 6 months
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