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Transport Assistant - Banksia Carrum Downs

Brotherhood of St. Laurence
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LOCATION: Banksia Centre HOURS: Mondays and Fridays, 8.30–10am and 2.30–4pm

Banksia Services provides practical support and respite care to enhance the quality of life of older people who are isolated in the community. The Brotherhood's Banksia Day Centre in Carrum Downs provides social support for older people and those with a disability who are experiencing social isolation, through leisure programs that promote friendship and personal development.

As our assistant, you will:

  • assist passengers into a bus
  • escort passengers to and from their home
  • assist passengers with their seat belts as required
  • assist the driver to load walkers and wheelchairs into the bus
  • assist passengers to alight from the bus and escort passengers to the centres
  • answer mobile telephone and relay information to the bus driver.

You will need a genuine commitment and interest in working with the elderly, and the ability to work well with others and take instruction.

OH&S requirements

  • Wear safety vest at all times
  • Ensure a zero alcohol level
  • Sit in the back of the bus at all times
  • Report any OHS hazards to the Program Coordinator
  • Attend training as required
  • Inform Banksia Services if unable to attend the centre

Other requirements

  • A genuine commitment and interest in working with the elderly
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others and take instruction
  • Understanding of and commitment to the values and ideals of the Brotherhood

All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in accordance with the principles of the Brotherhood of St Laurence Code of Ethical Behaviour.

For more information, read the Transport Assistant position description available on our website.

Email us your written application to the volunteer email address or click on express interest button below.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.