Job Description
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Assist Myrtle Cottage to pick up and drop off members to and from our premises and during outings.
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Assist Transport Coordinator to run daily errands such as Station pickup/drop and shopping.
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Retain appropriate level of vehicle licence required.
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Abide by the Road Transport Act **** which covers driving regulations and offences and you are responsible for any fines received whilst driving.
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Abide by NSW Government Passengers Transport Regulation **** and not carry additional members exceeding the vehicles legal carrying capacity.
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Follow directions provided on the Transport Run Sheet and seek clarification where required.
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Drivers are to refer all changes to transport runs etc pickup order, use of hoist, members requests to the Transport Coordinator.
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Drivers are not to divert from the usual run without approval from the Transport Coordinator.
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Welcome members by assisting them to and from the vehicles including the operation of wheelchair hoist.
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Secure wheelchair restraint systems consistent with operational guidelines.
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Ensure loose items such as
walkers/wheelchairs/trolleys
are secured with appropriate restraints available in vehicle.
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Where necessary ensure that a Bus Assistant is in attendance before departing for transport runs or outings. (The bus assistant's role is to assist Bus Driver by helping members onto and off the vehicle in a secure manner during transportation)
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Follow Myrtle Cottage Group Policies and Procedures.
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Category
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Seniors & Aged Care
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Commitment
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Regular - less than 6 months
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Type Of Work
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Driving & Transportation,
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Time Required
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Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
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Training
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Training is available onsite via a buddy system and there is on line training to complete before you start.

📌 Volunteer Driver (New South Wales)
🏢 Myrtle Cottage Group
📍 New South Wales