At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive residents to fun outings and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
- Company: Bolton Clarke, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, generous salary packaging, health insurance discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Convenient location with easy transport links and onsite staff parking.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: C Class Open License or Medium/Heavy rigid Driving Licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.
About the Role
As the Bus Driver, you will be responsible for assisting residents in enjoying group recreational activities, contributing to their overall well-being. You will drive responsibly, maintain the cleanliness and roadworthiness of the bus, and provide exceptional customer service. You will report your conversation with residents, participate in self-development activities and support business planning and policy development within your area of responsibility.
Responsibilities include:
- Drives responsibly, adhering to all road rules, safety regulations, and health and safety requirements.
- Maintains the roadworthiness of the bus, ensures the vehicle is kept clean and tidy and reports any maintenance issues while in use.
- Accompanies residents on group outings such as scenic drives, shopping trips, and visits to local attractions.
- Loads and unloads equipment, folds and unfolds mobility aids, and provides support to residents throughout the outing.
About You
To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:
- Moderate experience in operating a small bus and using lifting equipment is preferred.
- C Class Open License or Medium/Heavy rigid Driving Licence for buses with greater than 11 passenger capacity is prescribed.
- Proficient in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanics and Inspection, Knowledge of Road Safety, Knowledge of Traffic Rules and Regulations, Defensive Driving Techniques and Navigation & Routing skills.
- Excellent Communication, Planning and Prioritisation and Analytical thinking skills.
About this location:
Sutton Park, a 110-bed residential aged care facility based in Melton South. With easy transport links and onsite staff parking, it’s a highly convenient place to work with a great team!
Why Work For Bolton Clarke:
- Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
- 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 and gym discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Our commitment to diversity:
At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
Bus Driver in Melton employer: Bolton Clarke
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