Medical Transportation Support Worker
Athabasca Tribal Council
Athabasca Tribal Council serves five First Nations communities by providing innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of children and families. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of Indigenous rights, Treaty Rights, and Traditional Territories. In collaboration with our various departments and five Nations, we provide multi-service delivery to support a thriving, healthy, and self-reliant future for Cree and Dene people.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Medical Transportation Coordinator the Medical Transportation Support Worker will be responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from the airport and hospital, and to various medical appointments. This includes supporting the team in arranging appointments and communicating these arrangements to the relevant parties Alternatively, when not transporting patients, the position will work to assist the medical transportation coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Arrange travel, accommodation, and meals for eligible members utilizing the MTRS data base system.
Drive members utilizing ATC fleet vehicles, and act as liaison between community and members to ensure safe and timely delivery of members to and from their appointments and/or accommodations.
Create and submit reports or other necessary paperwork regarding medical trip arrangements, outcomes, and ongoing concerns after each shift.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance (i.e. gas, check oil, tires & windshield wash, perform pre/post-trip inspection of the vehicle interior/exterior cleaning).
Understand and sign ATC confidentiality agreement and maintain member confidentiality always.
Participate in team and staff meetings as well as meetings which would be appropriate to support both service delivery and organizational goals.
Adhere to all ATC policies and procedures and work in a culturally appropriate and relevant manner consistent with the ATC’s Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles.
Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum 1-year experience transporting clients.
Defensive Driving Course preferred.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills with task prioritization.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
Able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.
REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Child Intervention Record Check.
Class 5 License with a clear drivers abstract.
Provide after-hours and/or on call response.
BENEFITS
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Education: Secondary School (preferred)
Experience: Transporting clients: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification: Class 4 Drivers License (required)
Application question(s):
We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?
We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?