Care-A-Van Driver

Country Care-A-Van Driver

Love driving, meeting people, and making a difference? Join the Country Care-A-Van team in Sartell as a Driver and enjoy independence, variety, and the rewarding feeling of helping others get where they need to go—safely and with a smile.

About Country Care-A-Van

Country Care-A-Van has proudly served Central Minnesota since 1985, providing reliable, specialized transportation with a personal touch. As a Driver, you'll support clients' wellness and independence by offering appointment-based, door-through-door service—assisting clients from their front door to their destination and ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and supported every step of the way.

Driver Responsibilities

• Follow schedule as assigned
• Monitor and record daily schedule of runs, miles, location, time, and vehicle fluid levels
• Assist clients with proper safety measures prior to travel
• Assist clients with transfer activities
• Validate appointment for client upon arrival and provide medical authority with any pertinent information required for client safety
• Maintain van and equipment functionally and appearance
• Communicate any concerns of vehicle or equipment performance to supervisor
• Submit accurate reports of client visit information, hours of work and mileage
• Adhere to program and departmental policies and procedures and observe appropriate safety measures
• Attend and participate in pertinent in-service education programs
• Consistently report for duty on time and as scheduled
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Driver Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile
• MN STS driver's certificate or a willingness to obtain certificate by completion of a STS program within 45 days of hire
• Five years of experience as a licensed driver in the United States
• Driving record clear of convictions for the preceding three years
• Genuine interest and concern for all clients
• Clean and neat appearance
• Courteous and kind manner
• Can work harmoniously and skillfully with other staff members, patients and their families
• Flexible and able to tolerate change or changing demands
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to speak, write and read English in an understandable manner
• Ability to physically transfer, lift or assist patients with or without the aid of mechanical devices