Driver

General Duties

• Collecting clients of the Day Centre and transporting them to and from the Centre.
• Delivery of Meals-on-Wheels as required.

Warm, friendly and caring environment for clients

• Be observant and alert to the needs of the clients and attend to them.
• Maintain a friendly disposition.
• Alert management to any issues that may cause problems or misunderstandings.
• Keep a written log of all incidents, accidents, injuries, or reason for complaint and file a copy with the Manager.

Transporting clients

• Provide a comfortable, caring and relaxed atmosphere.
• Assist clients who have mobility problems if they require assistance.
• Ensure driver and passenger safety at all times.
• Obey the rules of the road and drive in a safe manner having particular regard to the passengers’ comfort.
• Agree the collection routes and times with the Manager.
• Notify the manager as soon as possible of any deviation from agreed routes or schedules.
• Should have complete knowledge of the address of each collection and drop off point.

Assisting clients on outings and day trips
• Ensure the clients are comfortable and at ease.
• Ensure the clients are in a safe environment, appropriate to their needs.
• Ensure the safety of passengers when getting onto or alighting from the vehicle.

Assisting clients who may need help