Bus Driver

Varsity Lakes - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 30

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bolton Clarkeis Australias 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 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 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.

The Location

This role is across two of Bolton Clarkes Aged Care Homes.

The Terraces a 148 bed residential aged care facility located in Varsity is near the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast as well as several shopping centres schools public transport restaurants and a vast range of health and community services.

Sandbrook a 109 bed residential aged care facility located in Burleigh Waters. It is near the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast as well as several shopping centres schools public transport restaurants and a vast range of health and community services.

The Role

The Terraces and Sandbrook have an opportunity for a full time Bus Driver 5 days per week.

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
Engaging with residents encouraging and supporting them to engage in the outing
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 service 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

Our successful driver will possess the following:

LR class licence for driving buses
Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable)
Ability to use computer software (Word and Excel)
NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
Complete a police check

Our Benefits

We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits claim up to $15900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Career progression and development opportunities
Range of discounts (300)

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Bolton Clarkeis Australias 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 1...