Transport Driver (Ryde)

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- **Casual position based in Ryde**:

- **Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay**:

- **Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses**:

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- **Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres**

**About us..**

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

**About the role..**

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled **Transport Driver** to join our team at Royal Rehab Ryde. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting current inpatients to and from external medical or dental appointments. Additionally, you may provide non-clinical support to other areas within the Centre as time permits.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Provide safe, effective, and efficient transport services for Royal Rehab patients, including securing clients and ensuring their comfort.
- Collect and return keys and mobile phone from the Coordinator’s office daily.
- Meet with the Coordinator each morning to review the transport list and any other duties.
- Liaise regularly with the Coordinator to maintain awareness of any cancellations or additions to the transport list.
- Assist the transport escort nurse with the collection of clients to/from units and outpatient clinics.
- Ensure all clients are secured in wheelchairs and seatbelts as per guidelines.
- Ensure timely arrival and return from external appointments by liaising continually with the escort nurse.
- Liaise with nursing staff to understand the needs of unescorted clients.
- Transport clients and/or their belongings to their place of residence on discharge as requested.
- Maintain vehicle safety, cleanliness, and maintenance, including refueling and reporting any faults or concerns.
- Familiarize yourself with Centre Fleet Policy and use driving log sheets, hands-free mobile kits, fuel cards, and other vehicle-related resources.
- Complete the timesheet daily and attend regular in-service training on emergency procedures and other mandatory training.
- Assist on inpatient units and around the centre as time permits with tasks such as portering clients, delivering mail, and transporting stock deliveries.
- Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the transport service and perform any other duties as requested by the Coordinator or Clinical Operations Manager.

**About you..**

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: **Essential Criteria**:

- Australian unrestricted driver's license.
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Manual Handling proficient or willingness to participate in Manual Handling training.
- Demonstrated commitment to client comfort and safety.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team setting.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible with work practices.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Previous experience in a similar role.

**Your Royal Rewards...**
- **Salary Packaging**: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- **Advantages**: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
- **Maxxia Rewards**: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
- **Career growth**: Genuine career opportunities
- **Work life balance**: Flexible work arrangements
- **Salary**: Competitive remuneration
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
- **Leadership**: Supportive and experienced leadership team
- **Culture**: Friendly and close-knit team environment

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

**What’s next..**

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!

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