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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Driver Pediatric Mobile Program

Passenger Transport DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year of previous experience driving large vehicles is required.
  • A current CPR certification is required; it will be provided upon hire.
  • A valid Illinois state driver's license is required and is monitored annually.
  • An Illinois Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement is required.
  • Knowledge of preventative vehicle maintenance and the ability to troubleshoot vehicle problems onsite and communicate with an automotive service provider are required.
  • The role requires organization, planning, and time-management skills; problem-resolution skills; courteous and professional interpersonal skills; good communication skills; and the ability to communicate factual information during an emergency.
  • The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and the ability to accompany students to and from school and the mobile health unit.
  • The role requires lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available; unique patient-lifting situations are assessed case by case.

Responsibilities

  • Transport team members and the mobile care unit to and from client sites.
  • Establish and maintain a safe environment for clients in the mobile care unit by wearing seatbelts, operating vehicles safely, and obeying the rules of the road.
  • Monitor and maintain a safe environment according to license and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Report safety events through organizational procedures and to the program coordinator.
  • Use appropriate emergency resources as directed for vehicle accidents or client incidents.
  • Assist with transporting patients on and off the mobile care unit using the wheelchair lift or main stairs.
  • Assist with daily and routine maintenance tasks for the mobile care unit.
  • Organize and transport supplies and materials at the direction of team members.
  • Ensure the mobile care unit is clean and organized before and after site visits.
  • Fill in as a driver for alternate care mobile sites as needed.
  • Work with the program coordinator to find and schedule driver coverage.
  • Schedule and deliver the van for service and routine maintenance.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate fuel and vehicle-fluid levels.
  • Assist other staff with end-of-day tasks, including waste disposal and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure the mobile care unit exterior is clean and functional, and maintain the maintenance log.
  • Attend to patient check-in and assist patients on the van to be seen by the clinical team.
  • Complete patient registration and consent; computer training will be provided.
  • Attend to health and safety screenings required by state or hospital policy or protocol.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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