MobileCare Driver

1 FTE- Sarnia Site 

 

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels.  We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Position Summary

The MobileCare driver works closely with the health care team to provide safe transportation to and from the various destinations serviced by MobileCare in Sarnia and Lambton County. They will contribute to the ongoing development of the MobileCare program and will work as part of a team to ensure the needs of our clients are being met.

Core Competencies

• Experience and confidence driving large vehicles in a variety of adverse weather/road conditions
• Knowledge of travel in the area serviced by the MobileCare program

Job Duties

• Safely transports the MobileCare staff to locations according to predetermined schedule.
• Review schedule and weather prior to departure, discuss any concerns with designated supervisor
• Monitor van maintenance schedule and ensure maintenance is completed
• Ensure vehicle has sufficient fuel to complete route and use on board generator
• Perform and document circle safety checks at the beginning and end of shift and monthly safety inspections.
• Participate in Infection Control practices by adhering to bus cleaning schedule and hand hygiene practices
• Properly set up and take down site
• Greet clients and direct them to waiting area. Communicate any concerns to healthcare staff
• Ensure water tanks are filled and sewer tanks are emptied as required
• Wash and maintain vehicle exterior
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures
• Contribute to team and service efficiency
• Ensure seat belts are used correctly by all riders

Qualifications:   

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience driving commercial passenger or patient transportation vehicles
• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Clean Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract for 3 years
• Valid Ontario “G” or higher driver’s license

Assets

• 
  Experience/interest working with individuals experiencing substance use and mental

     health issues and/or willingness to attend training and development

• Experience with travel trailer or motor home
• Non-violent crisis intervention training (NVCI)
• Current CPR
• Defensive driver training

 

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range: $22.02-$26.79

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by 5:00PM, September 29, 2025. 
                        

 

 If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.