Patient Transfer Driver Position

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: Hourly wage start $23.00 and progresses after hours worked to $27.60

We respectfully acknowledge that we transfer patients upon the ancestral, traditional and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Hospital Transfers is committed to providing safe, respectful and caring service to all Indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples living within the Fraser Salish and Vancouver Coastal regions. We thank these communities for allowing us to work on their unceded lands.

We believe in "Doing it right when no-one is looking."

Do You Want Work That Fills a Purpose?

As a Patient Transfer Driver at Hospital Transfers, your role goes beyond driving you are a skilled professional delivering safe, dignified care to patients who are counting on you. You won't sit behind a desk. You won't watch the clock. You'll be out in the community every day moving patients safely between hospitals, care facilities, and their homes across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and making a real difference with every transfer.

If you are someone who genuinely cares about people, takes pride in doing things right, and wants a stable career in healthcare support, this role is made for you.

What You'll Do

• Operate a Company vehicle safely and professionally, transporting medically stable patients who are counting on your skill, care, and judgment
• Safely transfer medically stable patients between hospitals, care facilities, and residences throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
• Provide attentive "bed-to-bed" service transferring patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or stair chair alongside your partner
• Reassure patients and families with a calm, compassionate presence at every step
• Complete vehicle safety checks and maintain a clean, sanitary environment
• Represent Hospital Transfers with professionalism and care to patients, families, Health Authorities, and partner institutions

Who You Are

You don't need a healthcare background you need the right heart for this work. Our Patient Transfer Drivers share these qualities:

• Purpose-Driven You want work that contributes to something meaningful
• Compassionate You naturally put people at ease and treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Safety-Minded You take patient safety seriously, every single transfer
• Physically Capable You are able to lift, push, and pull 250+ lbs using equipment with a partner
• Reliable and Team-Oriented Your team and our patients rely on you to show up and give your best
• Values-Aligned You lead with our four core values:
  • Transparency
  • Humility
  • Empowerment
  • Courage

What You'll Need (Requirements)

Because we work directly with patients at their most vulnerable, our team meets the same professional standards as the healthcare facilities we serve:

• Valid Class 4 BC Driver's Licence with at least 5 years' driving experience
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Valid WorkSafe BC recognized Basic First Aid (or equivalent)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (children and vulnerable adults)
• Vaccinations in accordance with the Immunization Policy for Health Care Workers
• Proof of first and second dose of Covid-19 vaccination (per Company policy)

Why Hospital Transfers

Permanent, full-time work in a stable industry

Scheduling that fits a 365-day operation. We operate 365 days a year with shifts between 5:00 AM and midnight. Schedules are assigned based on operational needs and may include a MondayFriday or 4 on/4 off rotation. We're looking for candidates who are flexible in their availability and ready to be part of a team that keeps healthcare moving around the clock.

A team environment. We support one another the same way we support our patients with respect, compassion, and reliability.

Benefits. You'll be eligible for our Group Benefits Plan and RRSP Program because we invest in the people who care for our community.

How to Apply

All applicants will be required to complete a job application and participate in pre-employment testing as part of our hiring process.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for a prescreen interview will be contacted.