Chauffeur, Transitional Health

2 weeks ago

Bedford, Canada Shannex Full time

**Shannex**

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.

Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), we are opening the first transitional Health Facility in our province, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional Facility on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. You will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services before they can safely return to their home and community.

We are searching for a **Chauffeur** to join our new T**ransitional Care Centre** team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

The Chauffer provides transportation and exceptional service to patients. The Chauffeur provides these services ensures compliance with applicable local, provincial, and federal safety regulations and traffic laws.

The transitional health model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

**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 patients.

***_Additional benefits include_**:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Program (5% employer match) or pension plan for full time and part time employees
- Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
- 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

**Key Duties & Responsibilities Include**:

- Transporting new patients to the facility from another facility or community.
- Transporting patients to appointments or outings
- Greet and meet all patients with a smile and an offer to assist.
- Assist patients with unloading packages and opening doors.
- Ensure patients are not kept waiting.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of respecting patient’s rights, including respecting others, maintaining confidentiality, promoting independence, respecting privacy, respecting the right to refuse services and involvement.
- Communicates with the facility’s team if there is a noted change in the medical status of the patient e.g. increased confusion.
- Provides assistance to patients 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.
- Maintains contact with the facility’s team regarding transportation pick-up and drop-off times, changes to schedule, etc.
- Participates as a member of applicable facility and organization committees as requested.
- Performs general cleaning and upkeep duties for the vehicle(s);
**Requirements Include**:

- High School diploma or equivalent education completed;
- Clean driving record with a Class 5 driver’s license;
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification;
- Knowledge of the federal, provincial and municipal safety and traffic laws and regulations;
- Superior customer service skills;
- Strong patient focus and a positive attitude;
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by patients and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Care at Home team members and Transitional Health who cre

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