Patient Transport Driver CHCK
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Permanent Part-time (2 days per week)
- Remuneration: $31.89 per hour
- Please apply via Calvary People Platform
About the role
The duties of a Part Time Patient Transport Driver include the routine and non-emergency transportation of hospital patients, as well as transporting Day Rehabilitation clients to and from the hospital.
In the case of an emergency arising during the course of a non-escorted transportation, the Patient Transport Driver is expected to apply the procedures from the training of the ‘Provide Advanced First Aid certificate plus the ‘Provide Advanced Resuscitation’ certificate and in case of an emergency arising during an escorted transportation to assist or respond to the direction of the clinical escort in the application of these procedures.
Basic first aid is expected in case of an emergency when transport DRU clients to and from the hospital
About you
- Criteria 1: Current unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence and a proven excellent driving record – Service NSW transcript will be required
- Criteria 2: Current Provide Advanced First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation certificates
- Criteria 3: Experience in driving as a Patient Transport Driver with and without escort, in a hospital setting
- Criteria 4: Demonstrated patient handling and lifting techniques experience
- Criteria 5: Demonstrated ability with transport and handling of specialised equipment
- Criteria 6: Demonstrated good quality communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
- Criteria 7: Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and organise day to day timetable
For further information please contact John Muscar on John.Muscat@health.nsw.gov.au or 0448 985 878
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
Closing date: 17 March 2025
