MOBILE HEALTH UNIT DRIVER
Manager: Health Check Manager
Salary ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
LOCATION: RATHMINES, VAN BASED IN RATHMINES OFFICE
WORK PATTERN: FULL TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK)
(WEEK ON WEEK OFF JOB SHARE CONSIDERED). MON- FRI. OCCASIONAL WEEKEND
WORK
CONTRACT STATUS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MONTH CONTRACT DUE TO A
PROJECT, POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION
The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to
protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Together we
are working to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart
disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with
these life-changing conditions. We work to achieve this by:
* Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living with
heart conditions and stroke, and their families.
* Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to
change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk.
* Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training.
* Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to
live healthier lives.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and
stroke but it is often symptomless. The Mobile Health Unit (MHU)
offers free confidential heart health checks to the public including
blood pressure and pulse checks which are provided by our health check
nurses in the unit?s private consultation rooms. It travels
nationwide specifically focusing on disadvantaged and hard to reach
groups, visiting various locations in communities such as farmer?s
marts and the Men?s Sheds.
The driver of the Mobile Health Unit will act as an ambassador for the
Irish Heart Foundation interacting with the public and working as part
of the Mobile Health Unit team. He/she will be responsible for
arranging secure parking when out on site, managing the queues for
those awaiting health checks and managing maintenance of the Unit.
This work will involve travel and overnight stays across Ireland.
This role would suit a person with excellent communication skills who
enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and who is willing
to opportunistically inform members of the public about the Mobile
Health Unit service and the wider Irish Heart Foundation?s work. The
service typically runs Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.
Our team currently is approx. **Apply on the website** employees and
up to **Apply on the website** volunteers working towards the
Foundation?s vision of a future where no hearts are broken by
preventable heart disease.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Represent the Irish Heart Foundation in a professional manner,
proactively. Engaging with site contacts and clients. Queue management
as required.
* Drive the MHU to nationwide locations according to the assigned
schedule.
* Ensure that the MHU is always parked safely.
* Ensure safe access to/from the MHU for the public.
* Ensure steps and power point supply are securely set up for the
MHU.
* Responsible for the service and maintenance of the vehicle ?
lighting, air conditioning, heating and cleaning when required.
* Stock replenishment of MHU ? Information leaflets and other
materials.
* Responsible for safe storage of equipment on vehicle during
transit.
* Any other duties assigned by manager, as required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Fluent English speaker?
* Must be over **Apply on the website** years of age, for insurance
* At least **Apply on the website** years? driving experience
including on national and rural roads.
* Previous experience of working with the public is essential
* Previous experience of driving large/commercial vehicle
advantageous.
* Proven experience of national route planning/use of navigation
application to reach locations within required timelines.
* Ability to work calmly in a busy environment engaging clients and
managing queues.
* Good organisational skills; with an ability able to work
to?deadlines.
* Experience adhering too and knowledge of health and safety
practices in the work place
The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not
wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be
reviewed in line with business needs.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH IRISH HEART FOUNDATION:
We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial
security; and give you peace of mind.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions, from day 1 of service
* Life assurance of 4 times base salary with immediate effect
* Income continuance/disability benefit, at no cost to you from day
1 of service
* Paid Maternity leave
* Company sick pay
* Generous annual leave policy including additional company days
* Bike to Work Scheme, Travel Saver Tickets, Excellent public
transport links
* Employee assistance Programme
* A wonderful office we are proud of with excellent working, kitchen
and changing facilities
* Events organised by social club and Health and Well-being
Committee
* CPR Training for all employees
* Ongoing Training and Development initiatives to help you grow your
career with us
DETAILS OF ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday. The role is based in the Irish
Heart Foundation?s offices in Rathmines, Dublin. To apply please
provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining how
you suit the post by email to Klara O?Malley, HR Manager.
EMAIL: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The closing date for this position is close of business 4th of
November **Apply on the website**
_The Irish Heart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
The Irish Heart Foundation has a strict no smoking policy._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
