Bus Driver

McKenzie; Seabrook (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit aged care provider is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver to assist residents with mobility and outings. This role involves providing a high level of customer service while maintaining safety on the road. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary driving licenses and relevant health checks, contributing to a supportive and community-focused environment.

Benefits

Discounted private health insurance

Salary Packaging Benefit

Salary Sacrifice Benefit for meals & entertainment

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and autonomy

Qualifications

• MR class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less.
• Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable).
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years).
• NDIS Worker Check (valid within the last 5 years).
• COVID vaccination evidence in line with current requirements.
• Evidence of recent Flu vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Putting equipment and resident shopping into the bus.
• Folding and unfolding mobility aids.
• Staying with residents during outings.
• Driving in accordance with road and safety requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Engagement

Mobility Assistance

Job description

• Use your skills to make a difference to the lives of residents
• Supportive team and great culture
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefit

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

Seabrook’s picturesque seaside location of Deception Bay. It's village-style design is the perfect setting for our fun-loving community. Seabrook is a Premium home that provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.

We are looking for a Part-Time Bus Driver

What you will be doing

• 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 other's needs
• engaging with residents, encouraging and supporting them to engage in the outing (e.g. accompanying a resident as they shop)
• Aiding residents with simple mobilisation including pushing a resident in a wheelchair (where trained to do so)
• Share with the Activities Officer / Lifestyle Coordinator at the end of your shift, a list of residents you have spoken to and information on topics discussed
• Deliver a high level of customer services, including the timely provision of agreed services to residents/clients and internal customers
• Drive in accordance with road and safety requirements maintaining due care at all times

About you:

Our successful driver will possess the following:

• MR class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less
• Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable)
• Police Check (valid within the last 3 years)
• NDIS Worker Check (valid within the last 5 years)
• COVID vaccination evidence in line with current requirements
• Evidence of recent Flu vaccinations

Our offer to you:

• Part-time opportunity available
• Excellent hourly rate with flexibility & autonomy
• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary Packaging Benefit
• Salary Sacrifice Benefit for meals & entertainment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Work with a dedicated and supportive team

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