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Bus Driver

Bus Driver

AllitySomerton Park, Australia
2 days ago
Job description

Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent notforprofit 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 our43retirement 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.

About the Home

Located in the residential seaside suburb of Somerton Park just a short drive away from the beach and nearby Marion Shopping Centre. Our Home offers all levels of permanent respite and palliative care whilst encouraging independence and lifestyle choices that suit the needs of every individual.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the Lifestyle teams we have a fantastic opportunity for a bus driver to make a difference every day with Bolton Clarke by taking our residents out on regular day trips. We are looking for someone special who wishes to work on a Permanent Part time basis covering 16 hours per fortnight. Thestart and finish times may vary according to the activity.

Your day will involve :

  • Driving the bus
  • Ensuring proper record keeping and logs for the bus
  • Cleaning the bus as required.
  • Putting equipment (e.g. mobility aids) and resident shopping into the bus
  • 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)
  • Drive in accordance with road and safety requirements maintaining due care at all times

We are looking for someone who is a good problem solver who uses initiative and demonstrates good presentation and customer service at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following :

  • Drivers Licence Heavy Vehicle or equivalent (MR class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less)
  • Experience driving a bus essential
  • Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable)
  • Experience in aged care or community work preferable
  • Safe driver we require your driving record history from SA State Licencing & Registration
  • Evidence of current Flu vaccination and willingness to obtain the 2025 vaccination
  • COVID vaccination evidence
  • Police Check
  • NDIS workers check (if applicable to the home)

    • Our Benefits

  • A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging and notforprofit tax benefits claim up to $18550 tax free
  • Private health insurance discounts
  • An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
  • Free annual flu shots

    • Our application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY now

    Key Skills

    Load & Unload,School Bus Driving,Employee Evaluation,Communication skills,Interviewing,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Commercial Driving,Driving,Human Resources,Motor Coach Experience

    Employment Type : Part-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 30