{"id":672,"date":"2026-08-17T17:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T08:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/?p=672"},"modified":"2026-08-17T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T08:22:56","slug":"driver-patient-support-staff-winter-season-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/en\/2026\/08\/17\/driver-patient-support-staff-winter-season-2026-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver &amp; Patient Support Staff \u2013 Winter Season 2026\u20132027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niseko International Clinic (NIC) is looking for an experienced <strong>Driver &amp; Patient Support Staff member<\/strong> to assist with patient and staff transportation during the <strong>2026\u20132027 winter season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transport patients using clinic vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist patients with mobility and during medical consultations, including transfers to and from ambulances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist international patients with reception, basic medical history-taking, and communication in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport clinic staff between the clinic and staff accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform basic cleaning of clinic vehicles and facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with snow removal around the clinic and staff accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform light facility and equipment maintenance as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safe driving record with no history of accidents or traffic violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver&#8217;s license or international driving permit that allows driving in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physically capable of assisting with patient transfers and carrying heavy equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous experience in customer service or hospitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible to obtain a visa that permits employment in Japan, such as a Working Holiday visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to communicate with patients in English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preferred Skills &amp; 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