Aged Care Bus Driver: Caring, Flexible Shifts

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Farnorha is seeking a dedicated support role in Cairns to assist residents with outings, mobility aids and transportation safety. You will work within a not-for-profit aged care environment that values compassionate service and resident wellbeing.

You will use basic computer tools (Word/Excel), comply with checks (NDIS, police) and contribute to a supportive, respectful team focused on quality care and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• MR class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Police check
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Engaging with residents, encouraging and supporting them to engage in the outing
• Putting equipment (e.g. mobility aids) and resident shopping into the bus
• Folding and unfolding mobility aids
• Staying with residents to allow staff to attend to others' needs
• Aiding residents with simple mobilisation including pushing a resident in a wheelchair (where trained to do so)
• Share feedback with the Lifestyle Officer / Lifestyle Coordinator at the end of your shift
• Deliver a high level of customer service, including the timely provision of agreed services to residents
• Drive in accordance with road and safety requirements maintaining due care at all times

Skills

Customer service

Mobility assistance

Driving - MR license

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Wheelchair tie-down systems

Lifting equipment

Job description

Bolton Clarke Farnorha is seeking a dedicated support role in Cairns to assist residents with outings, mobility aids and transportation safety. You will work within a not-for-profit aged care environment that values compassionate service and resident wellbeing.

You will use basic computer tools (Word/Excel), comply with checks (NDIS, police) and contribute to a supportive, respectful team focused on quality care and resident satisfaction.