Bolton Clarke
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 Our Home
Located in the northeastern suburbs of Adelaide, nestled in leafy Tea Tree Gully, Ridgehaven Aged Care is collocated with the Ridgehaven Rise Retirement Village, a short drive from the Tea Tree Plaza Shopping precinct. Home to 132 residents we offer light‑filled, spacious single rooms with private or shared ensuites and a choice of outlooks to landscaped garden beds and courtyards.
The Role
- Putting equipment (e.g. mobility aids) and resident shopping into the bus
- Folding and unfolding mobility aids
- Staying with residents to allow staff to attend to their 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)
- Share with the Activities Officer / Lifestyle Coordinator at the end of your shift, a list of residents you have spoken to and information on topics discussed
- Deliver a high level of customer service, including the timely provision of agreed services to residents/clients and internal customers
- Drive in accordance with road and safety requirements, maintaining due care at all times
Our Successful Driver Will Possess The Following
- LR, MR or HR Class License for driving buses of 16 passenger capacity or less
- Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable)
- Ability to use computer software (Word and Excel)
- NDIS Worker Check/ Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (desirable)
- Driving & Traffic History to be provided (or willingness to obtain)
Our Benefits
- We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
- Generous salary packaging and not‑for‑profit tax advantages – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2,650 in entertainment per year
- Private health insurance discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Free seasonal flu vaccination
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