Emergency Medical Services jobs in Regina, SK

Summary

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services for residents of Harbour Landing Village. This role involves operating the designated resident transportation van for medical appointments, grocery trips, community outings, and other scheduled activities.

The Driver ensures residents are transported safely and comfortably, assists passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle, and follows all transportation procedures, vehicle safety requirements, and organizational policies.

This position requires a strong commitment to resident safety, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Harbour Landing Village vehicles to transport residents to medical appointments, grocery trips, community outings, and other scheduled activities.
• Follow transportation schedules and ensure timely pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Assist residents with entering and exiting the vehicle, including those requiring mobility assistance.
• Ensure passengers are safely seated and secured, and properly operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and accessibility equipment.
• Complete and document daily vehicle safety inspections before use, including additional checks when required.
• Monitor vehicle condition and promptly report any defects, damage, or mechanical concerns to management.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety equipment, and required documentation.
• Follow traffic regulations, safe driving practices, and Harbour Landing Village transportation policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, breakdowns, and other transportation-related incidents.
• Report and document all incidents, injuries, vehicle damage, and safety concerns in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, inspection checklists, and mileage information.
• Communicate scheduling changes, delays, and resident transportation needs to appropriate staff.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and provide courteous, respectful, and person-centered service.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate transportation needs and ensure resident safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualification, & Requirements

• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence required; Class 4 preferred or required where applicable to the vehicle and passenger transportation service.
• Clean driving record and ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Previous professional driving experience preferred, particularly in senior living, healthcare, community services, or passenger transportation.
• Experience assisting seniors or individuals with mobility challenges is considered an asset.
• Ability to safely operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and passenger restraint systems, with appropriate training.
• Strong understanding of road safety, defensive driving practices, and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, punctual, and able to provide respectful, person-centered service.
• Ability to work independently, follow schedules, and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Physically capable of assisting passengers with safe vehicle entry and exit, within training and established safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required inspection and incident reporting forms.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Willingness to complete required organizational safety and transportation training.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person