Volunteer Driver - Residential Aged Care: Westbourne Park
Anglicare SA*We are looking for two volunteers who can commit to driving our residents on a Monday each week.
Responsibilities for all AnglicareSA Volunteer Drivers:
-Complete the AnglicareSA online induction and driver training. -Complete a daily / weekly vehicle check and fill in the log book daily. -Report any identified hazards or safety issues immediately to your Coordinator/Manager and do not drive the vehicle until these have been fixed. -Must be appropriately dressed, neat casual clothing and wear enclosed shoes. -Take the vehicle through the car wash and vacuum when directed by the Program Coordinator. -Must adhere to the AnglicareSA Motor Vehicle Policy and agree to abide by the requirements of the policy and sign the AnglicareSA vehicle use declaration form. -Adhere to and follow the rules of the road, such as speed limits, parking restrictions etc. -Must not have anyone other than the rostered drivers including NO children in the vehicle. -Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities for a Driver transporting AnglicareSA Customers:
-Assist with the loading and securing of customers into the vehicle when the customer has mobility and/or disability challenges. -Ensure all passengers are safely secured in their seats in accordance with government regulations. -Assist staff with loading and unloading any wheelchairs, walking frames, luggage, bags, boxes, supplies or other materials and tools needed for the excursion/journey. -Ensure that manual handling rules and best practice is applied at all times during loading and unloading of passengers, customers, materials and tools. -Certain tasks may involve collecting an appropriate AnglicareSA vehicle from another site and driving/transferring to another site prior to collecting customers.
*Please note all volunteers in Aged Care must hold a current National Police Check (NPC) and have had a current Flu Vaccine prior to commencement. Drivers are required to posses a full SA Drivers License.