Bus driver with LR licence required to drive clients to and from the day club, and an outing once a month on a Thursday. 8.15am – 10am and 2pm – 3.15pm

Duties/Tasks:

1. Ensure a strict code of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
2. Assist the clients to participate in planned programs, social and recreational activities as agreed by the Seniors Program Officer.
3. Report to the Seniors Program Officer any changes observed in the service user, venue or relevant aspect of the situation.
4. Volunteers will be assisting clients on and off the bus. They may go with the bus as assistant to transport clients to and from the SDC.

Skills and experience necessary:

1. An interest in working with older people
2. Interest and understanding of aged care issues and impact on carers
3. An ability to work with supervision
4. An ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised
5. Willingness to participate in ongoing training provided by St Carthage’s Community Care
6. Flexibility
7. Empathy
8. Respect for clients, their carers and families, staff and other volunteers