24 May 2018

Relief Bus Driver ( Uniting )

GARDEN SUBURB, NSW, Australia

Expired

Key Selling Points:

Ongoing training & development
Career development opportunities
We celebrate our diversity

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Relief Bus Driver,based inGarden Suburb NSW

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Casual Role
Garden Suburb, NSW

About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity

Uniting is seeking a Relief Bus Driver to work at Uniting Garden Suburb on a casual basis.
To provide driving services for, and to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of Residents and Clients of Uniting Care Ageing.

Key responsibilities may 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 Care 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

Skills & essential requirements

Current MR or LR licence.
Proven experience and reliability in bus driving.
A strong commitment to working with the frail aged and people with challenging behaviours, and disabilities including dementia, developmental disabilities and psychiatric illnesses.
Holder of current First Aid Certificate or willing to work towards.
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 Care Ageing.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Experience in working in the area of aged care
A sound knowledge of surrounding road networks.

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ongoing training & development
Career development opportunities

Applications close on: 13/06/2018

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.