Location:
Sydney - North Shore and Northern BeachesClosing:
May 6, 2024What you’ll be doing in this role
Uniting is seeking a Bus Driver to work at Lilian Wells in North Parramatta on a permanent part time basis to provide driving services for, and to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of Residents, along with performing care staff duties when necessary.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Efficient arrangement of maintenance and repair of vehicles
- Monitoring daily the completion of daily vehicle checks
- Provide driving services to and be responsible for the welfare and safety of residents and clients travelling between their places of residence and other Uniting Locations and on outings
- Assist residents and clients to enter and exit the bus and provide mobility support as required
- Provide supervision of residents and clients and ensure their safety always
What we’re looking for
- Current MR or LR licence.
- Proven experience and reliability in bus driving.
- Certificate III in Aged Care is desirable.
- A strong commitment to working with the frail aged and people with challenging behaviours, and disabilities including dementia, developmental disabilities and psychiatric illnesses.
- Ability to provide service equitable to all consumers regardless of race, religion, gender, social or financial background.
- Commitment to observe the WHS policies of Uniting Ageing.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- A sound knowledge of surrounding road networks.
What we offer you
- Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
- A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
- Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members
Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
How to Apply
- If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you.
- Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
About Uniting Aged Care
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Uniting is one of the largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of aged care in Australia. Each year, we support more than 7,000 residents in over 70 aged care homes throughout NSW and the ACT. We actively advocate for the right of every senior to age in comfort and dignity, wherever and however they live. We value diversity and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.
