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.
The Location
Located in the coastal town of Bowen in the Whitsundays, Bolton Clarke’s Cunningham Villas provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, tropical residential environment.
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 other's needs
Engaging with residents, encouraging and supporting them to engage in the outing
Aiding residents with easy 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 class licence for driving buses of 22 passenger capacity or less
Previous experience using lifting equipment and assistive devices (desirable)
Ability to use computer software (Word and Excel)
First Aid & CPR Certificate (desirable)
Seasonal Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain)
Covid vaccination evidence
Complete a police check
Our Benefits
We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Career progression and development opportunities
Range of discounts (300+)
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