Deaconess Health System

Wheelchair Van Driver

Deaconess Health System  •  $31k - $37k/yr  •  Newburgh, NY (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Wheelchair Van Driver's to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Benefits We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

  • Flexible work schedules – Full time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
  • Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
  • Payactiv- earned wage benefit - work today get paid tomorrow
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses

Job Duties includes the following, other duties may also be assigned:

  • Performs transport of patients to and from hospital to assigned destination.
  • Performs transport of patients within the confines of the hospital.
  • Operates vehicle and patient lift safely and efficiently.
  • Adheres to hospital dress code.
  • Understands and follows all safety rules and regulations on and off the road.
  • Projects a positive, professional attitude through both verbal and non-verbal communication and interactions.
  • Reports any observed changes in passenger's appearance or behavior to Case Management during or at the delivery of client.
  • May be assigned other duties when not functioning as a Patient Shuttle Technician.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate patient-related information within the software system.
  • Demonstrates good body mechanics in all tasks performed.
  • Participates in cross training, orientation of new staff, competency assessment and ongoing training of new staff.
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation agencies' standards.

What You Will Need

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Previous experience in patient care, driving, or delivering role preferred, but not required.
  • Computer literacy is necessary
  • Availability by cell phone is a necessity

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

  • Current Driver's License
  • CPR certified, or can obtain within one month of employment
Deaconess Health System

About Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois.  Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State. 

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.

As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more. 

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1892
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