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LIFESUPPORT is the leader in the field of patient transportation & healthcare solutions by ground patient transfer vehicles, air ambulance and commercial airline. We provide service on a local, regional, national and international basis. Our key clients include hospitals, health authorities, corporations, industry, defense organizations, governments and the world's leading insurance and medical assistance providers. We are internationally accredited and a world recognized leader. We operate from locations throughout the world, including Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Toronto, Honolulu and Tokyo.
Currently, LIFESUPPORT is in need of Patient Transport Drivers to join our growing team of exceptional professionals. Primarily responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients between acute care hospitals, airports, and residential care facilities, our Patient Transport Drivers take ownership of transporting patients safely over a quarter million accident and incident free kilometers each year. If you are a professional driver armed with a Class 4 Driver’s Licence, have a positive and dependable approach, and want to form part of a first class team, we want to hear from you.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
● Transport patients safely and timely to and from hospitals, residential care facilities, airports, and private residences.
● Understand and apply passenger assistance practices and procedures required by provincial and federal regulations that ensure patients are transported safely and without injury.
● Convey a positive personal appearance to patients to ensure a professional, trusting image to the public.
● Provide basic preventative maintenance on vehicles such as pre-trip inspections to ensure a safe and timely voyage; Maintain vehicle cleanliness and preparedness in accordance with LIFESUPPORT policy.
● Complete company paperwork daily with a high degree of accuracy to ensure high information integrity of all LIFESUPPORT documentation.
● Maintain and promote a positive outlook and approach throughout every day’s responsibilities and challenges.
Qualifications & Experience:
Requirements:
● Class 4 Driver’s Licence or higher required.
● Patient Transport Drivers must have an excellent driving record and have the ability to operate a variety of full-size vans, cars, trucks, etc.
● Must be able to drive nights and weekends and have the flexibility to work with last minute transport changes and short notice schedule changes.
● Must be able to drive in all weather conditions, on freeways, in cities, and unmarked/unpaved road systems.
● Genuine positive and dependable approach to work, professionalism, and teamwork.