Chauffeur, Transitional Health

Job Number: J- Job Title: Chauffeur, Transitional Health Job Category: Hospitality & Administration (Concierge, Receptionist, Driver, Chauffeur) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Chauffeur with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Transport patients to appointments or outings as per the transportation schedule
• Transporting new patients to the facility from another facility or community.
• Assist patients with unloading packages and opening doors.
• Ensure patients are not kept waiting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of respecting patient’s rights, including respecting others, maintaining confidentiality, promoting independence, respecting privacy, respecting the right to refuse services and involvement.
• Communicate with the Health Services Department if there is a noted change in the medical status of the patient e.g., increased confusion
• Aid patients as required with: entering and exiting the vehicle, mobility aides/devices e.g. canes, walkers; carrying parcels or other items, opening doors and entering buildings
• Maintain vehicles in peak operating condition and carry out all prescribed routine maintenance functions while maintaining accurate maintenance log records
• Schedule regular mechanical tune-up with authorized service shop
• Ensures all patients travelling in any company vehicle are safely belted and comply with the organizational safety policies.
• Utilizes vehicle and equipment in a responsible way e.g. adheres to traffic rules and laws.
• Operates vehicle with due care to ensure timely, safe, and consistent delivery.
• Additional duties as required

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education
• A clean driving record with a Class 4 Driver’s license
• Ability to provide a clear Driver’s abstract
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire
• Knowledge of the federal, provincial and municipal safety and traffic laws and regulations;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Strong patient focus and a positive attitude;
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others;

About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since , Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .