Dementia Day Service Driver - Anchorage - Glen Innes

**Below is a brief description of this vacancy**This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.**Dementia Day Service Driver - Anchorage - Glen Innes**Glen Innes, New ZealandReference: 5486216* **Permanent, part time role - 21 hours per week*** **Spilt shift hours across 5 days per week**We are seeking an experienced part time Dementia Day Service Driver for our Anchorage Day Centre based in Glen Innes. Anchorage is our Dementia Day Centre where people affected by dementia can come during the day to socialise and participate in an activities programme.This position is working the following hours each week:**Monday to Friday 8am to 10am and then 3pm to 5pm + 1 extra hr. per week = 21hrs wk. (some flexibility in hours is desirable)**As a driver you will provide transport in a Selwyn Foundation van to our clients, by picking them up from their homes and safely bringing them to our Anchorage Day Centre, and returning them home again at the end of the day.The day starts at 8.00am from Anchorage - you will pick up clients from their homes and transport them to the Day Centre by 10.00am, returning to the Day Centre again at 3.00pm to take our residents back home to finish at 5.00pm.Duties include:* Maintain time effective schedule of regular transport runs* Ensuring mobility needs of passengers are met at all times* Cleaning and maintaining the vehicle to a high standard* Occasional driving trips to Selwyn Heights (Hillsborough) for activitiesAbout you:* have a clean **Full New Zealand driver's license (P endorsed preferred)*** Good knowledge of Auckland roads* Have a current First Aid certificate or be prepared to complete the course* Be a team player with an outgoing personalityYou will be reliable, flexible, demonstrate empathy and patience, and have a positive attitude and a passion for working with the elderly to enhance their quality of life.We offer competitive pay and a friendly, supportive working environment. This is your opportunity to make a real difference! Apply today!Applications Close: 11 Jun 2021