Driver 1 Casual

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home in early 2027. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Driver I (Casual)

Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation services to clients

Responsibilities:

• Operates the Centre's vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and organization's policy to provide safe and punctual transportation services to clients
• Works closely with Escorting Assistant, as appropriate, in picking up and transporting clients.
• Assists clients to board and unboard the vehicle safely, with due consideration of the clients' health conditions and physical needs
• Safely operates lifting platform of bus and secures assistive devices, if any, in the vehicle.
• Performs external and internal circular checks of the vehicle before starting the vehicle to ensure it is in safe, working condition
• Reports promptly to the Centre any unusual/special conditions (e.g. vehicle, weather or client condition).
• Ensures safe arrangements for passengers and performs follow up tasks, in accordance with Centre's policies and instructions
• Keeps the interior of the vehicle in a clean condition and takes the vehicle for routine cleaning and maintenance
• Completes all documentation on time according to policy
• Complies with risk management policy for worker, client and vehicle safety and data security
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Possesses a valid Class F Ontario Driving License
• Minimum 3 years professional driving experience with a clean driving record
• Understanding about vehicle maintenance preferable
• Experience in working with seniors an asset
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
• Fluency in both English and Chinese required
• Ability to work weekends, evenings as required for special events/functions

Please apply before:

Salary Range:

$20.70 - $24.35

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package

• Multi-employer pension plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing learning and development

• Employee education assistance program

• Award winning corporate culture

• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. 

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.