Driver - Full Time (Temp)

We change lives, one child at a time!

Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center is a pioneering provider of care, education and hope for children with some of the most challenging medical complexities any person can face. Featuring the largest long term residential medical center of its kind in the United States.

The ambulette/van driver is responsible for transporting residents of the Children's Center to and from outpatient, non-emergent hospital services, and recreational trips, to various locations within tri-state area, including the five boroughs of New York City.

POSITION SUMMARY

To transport Children’s Center residents to and from outpatient and non-emergent hospital services at various healthcare facilities within the five boroughs of New York City and to transport residents to trips scheduled by the Recreation Therapy department and by the Elizabeth Seton Children’s School.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures and everyday practices.
• Continually strive to improve the organization’s systems and/or services.
• Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
• Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Drives the Ambulette to convey children and accompanying adults to clinic, day surgery and other medical appointments. Uses the safest most efficient routes to and from trip destinations.
• Ensures that children are safely secured while en-route to destination.
• Makes recommendation regarding safety before during and after trips.
• Lifts residents, wheelchairs, equipment and assistive devices on and off the van.
• Completes a checklist of daily vehicle use; ensures that fuel is adequate and the vehicle is clean and in good condition.
• Maintains adequate records of all trips and expenses.
• Coordinates with unit clerks, recreation therapy and ESC School personnel regarding transportation schedule.
• Responsible for pick-up and delivery of mail at post office and sorts as necessary in mailroom
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
  
  

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid New York State driver’s license required
• Clean driving record required
  
  

Experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Experience transporting passengers requiring wheelchair lifts, equipment and assistive devices strongly preferred.
• Experience working with or transporting children preferred.
  
  

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
  
  

Salary Range:

$24.31/Hr. To $26.05/Hr.

• Temp Position for 3-4 Months **