Volunteer Medical Appointment Driver

OBJECTIVE:

• Transportation for older adults and adults with disabilities to essential services is vital to remain healthy and independent at home.

DUTIES:

• Provide transportation services to essential health service appointments.
• Coordinate all trips through the Community Support Services Coordinator and/or delegate
• Inform Coordinator/delegate of your up to date availability
• To call the client the day before the appointment to confirm pick up details.
• Be punctual and dependable in picking up the client at the scheduled time
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client information
• Ensure regular vehicle maintenance to ensure safety of clients - seat belts must be available and worn at all times
• To assist the client in and out of the car as needed
• To support the client to get into their appointment as needed.
• To record mileage for the purpose of reimbursement.
• Immediately report incidences, accidents or concerns to the Coordinator/delegate
• Provide annual updates on vehicle insurance policy and registration
• To attend driver training as offered.
• Ensure up to date personal information is kept on file
• Orientation to agency guidelines and compliance with program policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Access to a vehicle that is roadworthy, reliable and suitable for client’s needs
• Valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record
• Proof of $2 million liability insurance, and current vehicle registration
• Reliable and patient.
• Good listening and communication skills in English. Fluency in any other language(s) is an asset
• No health conditions that may impair ability to drive safely (vision, hearing, perception, reflexes, certain medications, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrate sensitivity towards needs of some older adults and adults with disabilities, such as mobility impairment and/or mental health.

Proof that driver has advised his/her personal auto insurer of the use of his/her vehicle on behalf of SEOCHC.

LOCATION: All client pickups will be within South-East Ottawa area. Volunteer drivers can dictate where they are comfortable driving (only locally, not downtown, not on highway, etc.)

TIME COMMITMENT:

Volunteer drivers set their own hours and decide how many drives they want to do. Some do 1 drive per week or 1 drive every 2 weeks. We run Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm but volunteers can dictate which hours they prefer within that timeline

Please apply through the following link: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=cbb808ce-f3d5-4a02-848c-380793a2b8b5&ApplicationFormNumber=1

For more information, visit our website: https://www.seochc.on.ca/join-us/volunteer/