Overview
Position Title: Driver
Reports to (position): Dialysis Clinic Manager
Primary purpose of the role: To perform transport of dialysis patients to and from the dialysis clinic and to any appointments as directed by Clinic staff; to provide support to the nursing staff in the dialysis clinic by performing non-nursing duties relating to direct and indirect patient care and to assist the Dialysis Clinic Manager in any other tasks as directed.
Key Responsibilities
- To treat patients and all staff with courtesy and dignity and provide assistance in and out of the bus
- Pick up and deliveries to and from the hospital as required (personal and goods)
- Ensure Patient Transport bus is kept clean at all times (externally and internally)
- Ensure the bus is serviced as per manufacturers’ recommendation and is maintained in a road worthy condition at all times
- Assist with repairs in the clinic as directed by the Dialysis Clinic Manager
- Help to maintain cleanliness of the clinic externally as directed by the Dialysis Clinic Manager
- Ensure and promote a safe, secure and healthy working environment as detailed in the Occupational Health and Safety policy
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities as required by the Dialysis Clinic Manager
- Assist with all tasks as requested by the Dialysis Clinic Manager when not engaged in the primary function of patient transportation
- Attend to the re-stocking of consumables in the stock room and trolley/s as required for daily operation of the Clinic
- Participate in stock take
- Ensure correct placement of deliveries (stock, linen, etc)
Competencies (attitude, Skills, Typical Qualifications & Experience)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety as it relates to the role within the facility
- Knowledge of Infection Control / Hygiene principles and implementation of this knowledge into daily practice
- Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
- Work as a team member
- Holder of a driver’s license
Essential Qualifications of the position
- Previous driving experience
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- Previous experience in patient transport within a health care setting and a sound understanding of patients suffering from acute illness and Work Health and Safety Issues relating to the position
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Part-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Driver
🏢 Fresenius Medical Care
📍 Alice Springs