At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

At Opal HealthCare, we strive to enable residents to continue to live lives of meaning and have opportunities to participate in purposeful activity. We encourage residents to actively contribute to their communities and to have a real sense of purpose in their day. 

About the role:

• This position works between our Tingira Hills and Cameron Park Care Communities
• Working 3 days per week and coverage for annual leave
• Driving residents to and from venues as part of activity program delivery
• Interacting with residents – learning names and interests
• Assist residents with moving on and off transport including moving and restraining wheelchairs
• Ensure that WHS Practices and Traffic Laws are followed
• Provide friendly and engaging customer service

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• To hold a current LR Driving licence
• The ability to work 5 days per week 
• Current First Aid & CPR qualification
• Demonstrated previous passenger bus driving experience 
• An outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

What Opal HealthCare can offer you:

• Work/life balance with daytime, weekday hours
• Pro-rata Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• Stability of work in a growing, rewarding industry
• Opportunities to specialise and develop into other areas of aged care
• Access to the Opal Healthcare Academy and Opal Scholarships – valued at up to $15,000 over a period of 3 years
• Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work with us!
• A collaborative team environment with supportive management

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance via Opal HealthCare's police check system and undergo a pre-employment medical. You may also be required to attend a drug screen and complete psychometric testing. 

You must also be willing to obtain a personal NDISWC through your state government provider prior to commencing employment with us.