Driver - Long Term Care - PRN

Driver - Long Term Care - PRN / as needed

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Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr
Location: Howard Lake, MN
Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Seeking a Driver – Resident Transport

• Transport new residents from area hospitals to Howard Lake, MN and current residents for activity outings.
• Typical Transport Time: 3–4 hours per trip.
• Primary Driving Area: MN Twin Cities metro area and Howard Lake area.
• Vehicle:
  Small 15-passenger bus.

Requirements

• Driver's License (No CDL required).
• DOT physical and annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills.
• Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability.
• The employee must have a current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; if not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months.

Scheduling

• Notifications typically come mid-morning for same-day transports.
• Resident activity outings are planned in advance.
• Primarily weekday hours, with occasional weekend/holiday transports.
• Estimated
  
  Hours:
  
  Varies week to week; typically 1–2 days per week.

Job Summary

Combines motor vehicle handling ability, communication skills and patient/resident handling. Patient/resident sensitivity and confidentiality are a must, and are practiced at all times. Combine communication skills and patient/resident handling. On a continuum the driver must develop an understanding of the patient's/resident's physical and emotional status. Works with all ages of patients/residents. Transports safely and as scheduled. Assures that all support equipment are well maintained and in good operating condition.

Sets up equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and internal policy. Maintains appropriate records per Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and internal required reports. Aware and communicates scheduling conflicts as needed or predicted.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older and have excellent customer service skills. Driver history must comply with Sanford driver qualification standards for insurability. The employee must have a current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within six months.

Training will be provided.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.