Bus Driver — Glengowrie, Marion Area
Expired

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 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. 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. The start 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 other's 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 not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 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

Applications close Sunday, 6 April 2025
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