Specialized Driver
Transportation – CASUAL
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an innovative, multi-service community agency offering a wide range of community support and clinical services. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to providing assistance, connection, and compassion whenever needed.
Community Care’s Specialized Transportation Program is an essential service that provides door-to-door, individualized transportation to meet a variety of special needs. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Specialized Transportation Driver to provide non-emergency stretcher and wheelchair transportation using agency vehicles.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide safe, courteous, and reliable non-emergency stretcher and wheelchair transportation for clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assist clients with secure boarding, positioning, and disembarking, including the safe use of wheelchairs, stretchers, lifts, ramps, and securement systems.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped.
- Accurately complete trip documentation, logs, and required reports in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively with the Coordinators, clients, caregivers, and healthcare partners regarding schedules, delays, or client needs.
- Respond appropriately to client concerns, changes in condition, or unexpected situations, escalating concerns as required.
- Follow all applicable legislation, including the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Adhere to infection prevention and control practices and agency health and safety protocols.
- Participate in mandatory training, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Represent Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner at all times.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (abilities, skills, behaviours).
- Current Drivers’ Licence (Class G) and Clean Ministry of Transportation Driving Record
- Experience working with frail elderly or disabled
- Understanding of safe lifting and transfer practices
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, good interpersonal skills, and exhibit flexibility
- Good team player
- Understanding of Community Care and Specialized Transportation services
The nature of this role requires the incumbent to be physically capable of assisting clients, including the safe lifting, securing, and maneuvering of occupied wheelchairs and providing assistance with stretchers. The position also requires availability to work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends.
WAGE:
The wage range for this exciting opportunity is $19.34 – $21.15. Selected candidates will be appropriately placed on the organizations wage grid based on skill, knowledge and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhances the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.
- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca – careers.
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence by
August 3rd, 2026 4pm Est.
Quoting File # 26-C-22
to:
[email protected]
21 Angeline Street North
Lindsay, ON K9V 5B7
This position fills an existing vacancy and is not a newly created role, in accordance with posting and disclosure requirements.
WHY JOIN US
At Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to participate in meaningful community work, and make a positive impact every day. Join us to experience a supportive, welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.
Please note that AI is not used to screen candidates or make decisions regarding their suitability for any role..
Cross Posted Internal and External July 20, 2026
